Guardiola insisted he is ‘happy’ at Manchester City and said there are 18 months left on his contract
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Pep Guardiola says he is “delighted” to be at Manchester City and reassured supporters that outside noise over his future happens every year.
A report by The Athletic’s David Ornstein suggested there is a growing feeling at the Etihad that this could be Guardiola’s final season at the club - with Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca on the list of possible replacements.
Guardiola, 54, is already the longest-serving manager in the Premier League and signed a two-year contract extension last season, committing the Catalan through to 2027 and what would be an 11th season at City.
Last season was a rare trophyless campaign for City under Guardiola, who has won six Premier League titles at the club, but his side appear to be back in contention for the Premier League and Champions League this year.
And Guardiola pointed to the fact that he has 18 months left on his contract as he dismissed the rumours that he could into his final season in charge - insisting that no discussions are taking place over his future.
“The last three of four years, I always get asked this question. So, sooner or later I will quit Manchester City. I understand that question when I am approaching the end of the contract but I have 18 months, so I'm so happy, delighted, excited with the development of the team,” Guardiola said.
“That question happens every single season at a certain point. I am OK. The club and I are connected and whatever is going to happen will happen.
“There are not discussions. End of the subject. Yes, I will not be here forever. None of us will be here forever. But there are not discussions. What is going to happen will happen. Of course the club must be prepared, like with the players, the CEO. That subject is not on the table right now.”