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Manchester Metropolis formalized the extension of coach Josep Guardiola on Wednesday. On the finish of the contract subsequent June, the Spanish technician is again for 2 extra years with the Residents.
The tip of the suspense for Josep Guardiola. Wanting to proceed the journey on the bench of Manchester Metropolis, the Spanish coach returns as deliberate. As his contract ended subsequent June, the 51-year-old coach signed a brand new lease for 2 further years, till June 2025. In workplace because the summer time of 2016, the previous FC Barcelona supervisor has since led 374 instances in all competitions the Residents, for a powerful report of 271 victories (72.4% success).
Runner-up to Arsenal within the Premier League
Below his command, Manchester Metropolis notably received 4 English league titles (2018, 2019, 2021, 2022) and reached the Champions League ultimate in 2021, misplaced to Chelsea (0-1) on a purpose from Kai Havertz. “Pep” remains to be ready to win the C1 with the crew primarily based on the Etihad Stadium, opposed within the spherical of 16 to the Germans of RB Leipzig. Within the Premier League, Erling Haaland’s companions are in second place within the standings 5 behind Arsenal.
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“I can’t be in a greater place”
Josep Guardiola gave his first impressions, after signing, on the membership’s official web site. “I’m so completely satisfied to remain at Manchester Metropolis for an additional two years. I can’t thank everybody on the membership sufficient for trusting me. I’m completely satisfied and comfy right here. I’ve the whole lot I have to do my job in addition to attainable. I do know the following chapter of this membership can be superb for the following decade. It occurred within the final ten years, and it’ll occur within the subsequent ten years as a result of this membership is so steady. From day one, I felt one thing particular right here. I can’t be in a greater place. I nonetheless really feel like we are able to do extra collectively and that’s why I wish to keep and preserve preventing for trophies.”