Pep Guardiola casts doubt on Man City future by admitting he may not honour new deal

Pep Guardiola has branded his new contract at Manchester City “just a piece of paper” casting doubt on his long-term future despite penning a new two-year deal in November.

The Catalan coach, who has delivered four Premier League title triumphs at the Etihad Stadium, committed to fresh terms through to 2025 back in November.

City will be hoping that he sticks around to see that deal out, as they seek to land more major honours at home and abroad, but Guardiola has casted some doubt on his future, vowing to walk away from the job if something was “broken.”

“The moment I feel something is broken, I will resign or not extend,” said Guardiola during a press conference on Friday.

“I continue to say I’m not going to stay like Fergie and Arsene,” continued the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager.

“The contract is just paper. I extended because I have the feeling we can still play good. But in the end, it’s the results. If we are tired of each other, I will not finish this contract.”

Guardiola’s side are bidding to win a hat-trick of Premier League titles this season, however have slipped off the Premier League title-chasing pace being set by Arsenal in 2022-23, with a 1-1 draw at home to Everton last time out leaving the defending champions seven points adrift of the Gunners after 16 games.

Man City will be back in action on Thursday when taking in a trip to Chelsea.