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Published on 2024-01-28 13:48:35
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his intention to continue with the club for “one more year” but acknowledges that they “can’t do more than last season.”
This comes in the wake of the announcement from Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season after a successful nine-year tenure.
This news has sparked speculation over the future of other Premier League managers.
Guardiola, who has been in a fierce rivalry with Klopp’s Liverpool, was asked if Klopp’s departure would impact his own future.
In response, Guardiola stated, “I want to do it still for one more year, and maybe extend. I’m fine. I still try to manage. We can’t do more than last season but what is important is one step at a time.”
It is undeniable that Manchester City’s achievements last season, winning the treble of Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League, cannot be surpassed.
While they have added the Club World Cup this season and still have a chance at winning all three trophies again, the motivation may not be as strong the second time around.
Klopp’s departure is significant as he has been one of Guardiola’s main adversaries and an elite Premier League manager.
The absence of their rivalry may reduce the level of motivation for Guardiola, although other managers like Mikel Arteta at Arsenal may step up to fill the void.
It is possible that the end of next season, without the chance to compete against Klopp, may lead Guardiola to reconsider his future as City’s manager if he feels there is not much left to strive for.
In conclusion, Guardiola remains committed to City for the time being, but the departure of Klopp and the potential impact on his own motivation and career as a manager cannot be overlooked.
For more updates on Liverpool’s quadruple, Jurgen Klopp U-turn, and Xabi Alonso’s first signing, stay tuned for the latest news.
