PEP GUARDIOLA is “very committed” to Manchester City and the club have a “great relationship” with the world’s top coach.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak revealed their relationship is harmonious, as the club scrap for a third Premier League title in a row, after qualifying for their SEVENTH Champions League knock-out stages in a row.
Pep Guardiola is committed to Manchester City, Khaldoon Al Mubarak has insistedCredit: Rex Features
Al Mubarak, 44, is widely credited with steering the slickest-run operation in the Premier League, alongside CEO Ferran Soriano and director of football Txiki Begiristain, who both Guardiola worked with at Barcelona.
He told Sky Sports: “Pep has been an incredible asset to this organisation. We can speak about his managerial accomplishments for hours.
“But I think as a person, as an individual, as a friend, he’s been a core part of what we’ve accomplished here over the last three years.
“He’s very committed. We’re committed to him. You’ve seen his interview a couple of days ago.
“We have a great relationship. We have a great environment here.
“The people around him, the team we have in place today, the relationships I have with them, this is really an environment that’s conducive to success for both him and everyone involved.
“So I’m very satisfied with his commitment and our commitment to him and I’m looking forward to the continuity of this for years to come.”
Raheem deal
Al Mubarak also confirmed Raheem Sterling is in talks to sign a new contract at the Etihad.
He added: “He’s become a leader both on and off the pitch. He’s become a leader in this squad at Manchester City, he’s becoming a leader at England serving his country. And I think he’s been a leader in the community.
“I’m so happy for him because I think he’s a wonderful young man and I think his talent, listen, there’s one thing I’m sure of.
“Raheem is only going to improve and only going to grow as both a player and a leader.
“The future is incredibly bright for Raheem and it’s a pleasure to have him as a part of our team.”
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak confirmed Guardiola is happy at Manchester CityCredit: PA:Press Association
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
