One less problem at the Etihad. In the middle of a complicated season full of uncertainty, with four consecutive defeats for the first time in the ‘Guardiola era’ and with the trial for possible non-compliance with Financial Fair Play (the famous ‘115 charges’ case), a ray of light in Manchester. If a few days ago United was smiling with the arrival of Amorim, now it is City that announces the renewal of Pep Guardiola until June 2026 (plus another 12 extendable months). And also, without clauses or possible loopholes.
And these last few days have been filled with rumors in the British press about the existence (or not) of a possible exit clause in Pep’s new contract in case City were sanctioned… and relegated. But not. It doesn’t exist. This is reported by ‘The Guardian’: Pep Guardiola has not signed any clause with City that would allow him to leave early if the club loses its status in the Premier League.
The English club makes official the extension of the commitment that expired in the summer of 2025
In fact, ‘The Times’ adds and explains that Guardiola’s personal relationship with Manchester City president Khaldoon Al Mubarak is so good that it replaces the need to have something signed in writing. “His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable and the direct beneficiaries of this will continue to be our players and our coaching staff, the culture of our club and English football in general,” were the words of the City president after the signing of Guardiola .
His hunger for improvement and success remains insatiable
City president Khaldoon Al Mubarak
Pep himself, in fact, had already been questioned at a press conference weeks ago about what would happen if City were sanctioned: “It’s a good question. I’ll answer when I have the sentence.” He added: “They are questioning us as if we have been punished. And right now we are innocent until proven guilty.”
It is clear that Sampedor’s objective is none other than to continue winning in Manchester: “I have said it many times before, but I have everything a coach could want and I appreciate it very much. Hopefully now we can add more trophies to those we already have. We have won. That will be my goal.”
Hopefully now we can add more trophies to those we have already won. That will be my goal
Pep Guardiola
Guardiola, in his renewal ceremony with Manchester CityMANCHESTER CITY
Haaland’s message… and its renewal
“I hope Pep signs a new contract,” Erling Haaland said a few days ago from the Norwegian national team’s concentration during the international break. “It has been important for me in the first two and a half years. I hope you stay longer. “I really like Pep and I hope he likes me too,” he added. He is not the only player, far from it, who has openly declared his good relationship with the former Blaugrana coach.
I hope Pep signs a new contract. It has been important for me in the first two and a half years
Erling Haaland
There are already, in fact, several English media outlets such as the ‘Mirror’ or ‘The Sun’ that have confirmed that the next on the list is the Nordic striker. With Pep renewed, City is committed to ‘tying up’ Haaland. And the figures that are filtered are very high.
‘The Sun’ talks about 100 million in a 4-5 season contract… without counting bonuses. ‘Daily Mirror’ increases the figure to around 30 kilos per year… and he would become the Premier League player who earns the most, overtaking his teammate Kevin de Bruyne. However, at the moment the only clear and real thing is that Haaland has a contract until June 30, 2027.
