Pep Guardiola has not ruled out signing a new deal at Manchester City, having suggested he could leave the club when his contract expires in 2025.
Guardiola has been at Man City since 2016 and has enjoyed great success with the Blues, winning an impressive six Premier League titles.
And he inspired his side to their maiden Champions League title in their treble-winning campaign in the 2022/23 season.
The Spaniard masterminded Man City's Premier League triumph last season and towards the end of the campaign, he dropped a hint over his future.
He opened the door to leaving the club when his deal runs down in 2025.
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However, speaking in the United States for Man City's pre-season tour, he could also see himself prolonging his stay at the Etihad.
His comments have got rivals fans talking as they think the 53-year-old could be waiting for the verdict of Man City's 115 charges before making a final decision on his future.
Guardiola told Sam Lee: "I have been eight years in Man City and I will not be another eight years. I said I am closer to leaving than leaving but I did not say I am leaving.
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"I am not ruling out absolutely that I sign a new contract.
"I want to be sure it’s the right decision not just for me but for the players, if they run no matter the competition, that is what I have to see."
He added:" But I am pretty sure eight more years I will not be here!
"When I decide it’s over first of all I speak to my sporting director and CEO, I wouldn’t do one step without my team knowing it. I wouldn’t want to cause a problem in the way I do it. Start the season, see how everything is going, how connected we are all together again and after we will see."
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