…Hopes Ederson stays at City
Pep Guardiola on Saturday revealed he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City.
“We will see what happens. But I will not rule it out absolutely to extend my contract. I would love to stay because I would love to stay.
“When I’m leaving, I will say I’m leaving, but I didn’t say that,” Guardiola, who has led City to six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and a maiden Champions League among a host of honours, told reporters.
Guardiola’s current deal is due to expire next summer and appeared to hint after steering City to a fourth successive Premier League title in May that next season could be his last at the club.
However, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss on Friday opened the door for his time at the Etihad to be extended into a 10th year.
“Nine years today in the same club is an eternity. So I want to be sure it’s the right decision. Not just for me, for the club, for the players.
“Still they run like they ran for eight years, it doesn’t matter the competition, it doesn’t matter the tournament and this is what I have to see,” he said during the club’s pre-season tour of New York.
The 53-year-old also addressed ongoing speculation over goalkeeper Ederson, who has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League in recent months.
The 30-year-old Brazil international future have been uncertain with two years left on his current contract.
However, the City boss was more forthcoming about the future of his first-choice goalkeeper two days later.
“I wish with the bottom of my heart Eddie will continue with us. I would love him to stay.
“I cannot imagine our processes succeeding these last seasons without him. He is an important figure in the locker room,” Guardiola said.
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