Guardiola: Manchester City Has Already Penetrated My Very Being; Will Strive to Win Every Match to Defend the Club

Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City is set to expire next summer, and fans have raised funds to create a banner, earnestly requesting that Guardiola renew his contract and stay. At the press conference, Guardiola did not directly answer whether he would remain with the team but emphasized his emotional connection with Manchester City.

Manchester City fans raised thousands of pounds to produce a giant banner, which in Guardiola’s native language (Catalan) reads: “Guardiola, We Want You to Stay.”

At the pre-match press conference, Guardiola did not directly address the question of staying or leaving but stated: “They’d better bring me the bill, I’ll pay for it; I don’t want them spending money on this. As for my feelings? Very grateful, since the first day I arrived here, I’ve fallen deeply in love with [the fans].”

Currently, Manchester City faces 115 charges, what impact will this have on Guardiola? He responded: “I am part of Manchester City. It has penetrated my very being. The best way to defend the club is by winning matches and doing my job to the best of my ability. My responsibility is to strive to put the game in the hands of my players and win it together, which is the best form of defense. I trust the club’s owners, especially the chairman, CEO, and everyone who has worked here for many years. I know them well, better than any of you, and certainly more than those around me. The best way we can defend ourselves is by giving our all in our respective positions.”

When asked by reporters how he would respond to fans directly asking if he would stay, Guardiola said: “I won’t talk about this issue. When it happens, it will happen.”

The above summarizes the situation at the press conference. The Manchester Evening News commented: “Although he did not provide a direct answer, Guardiola clearly expressed that he would not abandon his loyalty to the club due to whatever might happen this season, and he spoke about his close relationship with Manchester City. Currently, with the Premier League’s various allegations against Manchester City unresolved, this may complicate Guardiola’s decision regarding his contract, with a verdict expected next year. Perhaps Guardiola hopes to wait for the verdict before entrusting his future to the Blue Moon.”