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Pep Guardiola has insisted there are “no discussions – end of the subject” over him leaving Manchester City and the head coach wants to see out his contract. The 54-year-old’s deal runs until June 2027 but reports on Thursday suggested City were making contingency plans should he quit at the end of this season. After winning 18 major trophies at City, Guardiola says he is motivated by more than success.
City would go top of the table for a few hours at least if they defeat 18th-placed West Ham at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday to show the progress the team has made since last season’s struggles.
“There are no discussions – end of the subject,” Guardiola said. “I will not be eternally here, but I’ve said before I will not be here for ever. None of us will be for ever in this world but there are no discussions. What is going to happen will happen and the club has to be prepared for everything – for the players and the CEOs, except the owners.
“The last three or four years every time during a certain period someone asks me that question. Sooner or later, when I’m 75 or 76, I will quit Manchester City. I understand the question when I have the end of a contract [coming] but I have 18 months left and I am so delighted, happy and excited about the development of the team and being there. That is all I can say. That question happens every single season at a certain point and I’m OK. The club and I are incredibly connected in terms of the decisions we have to take and when it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.” Will Unwin
