"After the World Cup we will talk" - Pep Guardiola reiterates stance on Manchester City future

Pep Guardiola has reiterated his stance on his Manchester City future.

The 51 year-old, who moved from Bayern Munich to the Etihad Stadium in 2016, has entered the final 12 months of his current deal at the helm of the Premier League Champions.

Guardiola has just begun his seventh campaign with Manchester City, as the Catalan bids to win a hat-trick of Premier League titles.

City dramatically came back from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa in May, with an Ilkay Gudogan brace helping the Sky Blues retain their Premier League crown.

As well as winning four Premier League titles, Guardiola has won a further seven trophies in England, including the Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Community Shield.

The City boss also guided the club to a maiden Champions League Final in 2021, where the Blues agonisingly lost 1-0 to Chelsea in Portugal.

City have made a perfect start to their 2021/22 campaign, beating both West Ham United and Bournemouth in the opening two fixtures.

Summer signing Erling Haaland scored twice on his Premier League debut at the London Stadium, while Kevin De Bruyne shone in a 4-0 win over newly promoted Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium last weekend.

The Champions travel to St James' Park on Sunday, looking to maintain their perfect start to the season with a win over Newcastle United.

The Magpies are unbeaten so far this season, though have lost their past six matches against Manchester City by an aggregate score of 22-3.

Ahead of Sunday's trip to Tyneside, Guardiola has once again responded to questions surrounding his long-term future at the Etihad Stadium.

Speaking with Sky Sports, the 51 year-old said: "After the World Cup we will talk. The best for the club, for me. For the club, the best, the first and after we will see.

"I love being a manger, otherwise I would not be here but in the same times I like to enjoy my job. 

"Enjoyment means prepare a lot, be sad when you defeat and be happy with your victories."

Guardiola has penned two previous contract extensions with the Blues, in both 2018 and 2020.

Two years ago, the Catalan agreed new terms with seven months remaining in his past deal.

The Premier League is scheduled to pause for the World Cup in November, before resuming on Boxing Day.

Guardiola has held a clear stance on his future in East Manchester, saying earlier this month: "I wouldn’t change my life here one second. It’s seven seasons already. We spoke with the club.

"Middle of the season, end of the season, we will talk again about how we feel and decide what’s best for the club. I said many times if they want it I’d like to stay longer but at the same time I have to be sure."