After winning the treble in the 2022-23 season and winning the Premier League for the fourth time in a row, Man City are going through the most difficult period under Pep Guardiola. They have just lost 4 consecutive matches in all competitions, their worst performance since 2006 when they were not yet bought by the UAE owners.
As for the 53-year-old strategist, this is the first time in 940 matches that he has lost such a long streak. Starting his job from the Barca B team in 2017, Pep Guardiola has been in the captain's position for more than 17 years.
Speaking to City Studios after signing his new contract, Pep Guardiola shared: "I felt I couldn't leave now, it's that simple. Four consecutive defeats are the reason I decided to stay here. I felt the club still wanted me or in fact we still wanted each other and that's why I extended."
Since agreeing to move to the Etihad Stadium in 2016, he has helped Man City win 6 Premier League titles, 3 Community Shields, 4 League Cups, 1 Champions League, 1 UEFA Super Cup and 1 FIFA Club World Cup.
Under Pep Guardiola, The Citizens set a series of impressive records such as becoming the first team to reach 100 points in the Premier League in the 2017-2018 season, the first club to win the English championship 4 times in a row, the first club to win 4 domestic titles in the 2018-2019 season.
Not only has Pep Guardiola helped the team become a top contender for every title, he has also created a unified playing culture from the first team to the youth teams. Therefore, Man City has always had a consistent training system, producing bright young talents for nearly a decade.
“Man City means a lot to me. This is my ninth season and I feel very special at the club. I have been given everything I wanted from the club and I appreciate it very much. Hopefully we can win more titles,” said Pep Guardiola.
This is also a pivotal season for Man City, when the pillars are no longer able to maintain their form or are absent due to injury. However, they are still looking forward to a bright future when signing an important contract with captain Pep Guardiola.
On November 23, Man City will host Tottenham in round 12 of the Premier League. Three days later, they will face Feyenoord in round 5 of the Champions League.
