The Spaniard says his colleague's renewal at Anfield is "really good for the Premier League" but doesn't have any impact on his own position
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has reacted to Jurgen Klopp's contract extension at Liverpool while being quizzed on his own future as he approaches the final year of his deal at Etihad Stadium.
Klopp put pen to paper on a new four-year contract at Anfield on Thursday, having been rewarded after another stellar campaign that has seen Liverpool emerge as real contenders to become the first-ever English club to win the quadruple.
City could still ruin the Reds' quest by beating them to Premier League and Champions League honours with Guardiola at the helm, and the Spaniard isn't thinking beyond the end of the campaign despite the fact his own contract is due to expire in 2023.
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Guardiola has already delivered three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and four League cups during his six-year reign at the Etihad Stadium, and remains very happy in Manchester as his team continues to fight for honours on both domestic and European fronts.
The 51-year-old is relaxed about his long-term future and insists that Klopp's decision to renew with Liverpool has no bearing on his own situation.
“Everyone has their own situation and if we decide to stay longer it's because we all decide together, not because of my colleague staying," Guardiola told a press conference ahead of City's trip to Leeds on Saturday.
"All my career, 14 or 15 years as a manager, I've had rivals. I think it’s really good for the Premier League that Jurgen’s signed. He decided and the club decided to stick together.
"I’m more concerned about the last month we have ahead of us. After that, we have time. I have the feeling that one year is a long time. I’m enjoying this part of the season and after that we have time.
"I have an incredible relationship with the chairman and CEO. I’m incredibly happy and could not be in a better place. I can't visualise a better place.
"But it’s not just me, it’s many other things and situations, so we're going to think about it."
Guardiola on Salah's FWA nod
Guardiola was also asked for his opinion on Mohamed Salah winning the Football Writers' Association Men's Footballer of the Year for 2021/22.
The Liverpool star won the award for the second time as other reported candidates such as Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne missed out, and Guardiola gave a sarcastic response to the final decision.
The City boss said "Congratulations to Salah" before replying when asked if he was disappointed that one of his own players didn't win: "Absolutely not, ours were not in contention."
Pressed further on the outcome of the vote, Guardiola added: "He won it before - congrats to Salah. Jurgen says they have the best keeper, defender, midfielder, strikers so it’s normal for them to win the award!"
MelMelWeah
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He will extend eventually especially when he does not win the ucl its a well known fact
Then after he win it wat gonna be next since you know wat gonna happen in the future?
Ropnpsuz
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just cool down n wait for the final btw Liverpool vs man city or real Madrid vs Villarreal
which Villarreal
Spizaetus
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mancsupporter
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TBF if pep leaves there is many managers than would also do well, might not be bad to explore, nagelsmann, Luís enriqe, vieira, Zidane, roberto mancini…
1992Erick
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Both are doing well in the race of getting trophy 🏆💪
Caobimnryz
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True its becoz his the best so would like to see him continue competing with klopp he has made klopp and liverpool beta with his relentless Ness
just cool down n wait for the final btw Liverpool vs man city or real Madrid vs Villarreal
lleeonard
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both are valuable coaches to EPL.. Their exploits among themselves are looking super legendary... looks like Sir Alex Ferguson will be envied
Rizadkrst
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Pep and Klopp are like Messi and Ronaldo, fans will keep comparing them, the media will keep writing about them but one thing remains. They're both great managers who have lit up the premier league and Europe.
DevonCarter
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pep will leave city as soon as he wins the ucl with city
stop embarrassing yourself, he's staying for the next 3 years.
26133839(deleted)
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He will extend eventually especially when he does not win the ucl its a well known fact
True its becoz his the best so would like to see him continue competing with klopp he has made klopp and liverpool beta with his relentless Ness
Wucbeknyz
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pep will leave city as soon as he wins the ucl with city
If it will happen 😕
Ikm33
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With the squad and spending pep has made, it will be hard for him to leave. He will try to dominate world football with this classy team. I think he'll stay at City till 2025 and then might switch to a national team like Brazil, Spain or England and try to win a world cup too
whykallar
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Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp didn't sign the same year, day and time for the English premier league period!!!
ItuzaChiloane
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He will extend eventually especially when he does not win the ucl its a well known fact
in fact lot of Liverpool fans are starting to be obsessed with pep issues
Radbcdosyz
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pep will leave city as soon as he wins the ucl with city
26133839(deleted)
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He will extend eventually especially when he does not win the ucl its a well known fact