Manchester City want an answer from Pep Guardiola on whether he will sign a new contract by Christmas so they can plan for the future.

Ufabet Sports, a British media outlet, reported that Manchester City are moving into the 2024-25 season with the ultimate goal of extending their record of winning the Premier League title for the fifth consecutive season. However, there is one thing that is a concern, which is Guardiola’s future.

The Spanish head coach’s contract with Manchester City expires in the final season, until June 30, 2025, making his future uncertain and he also has 115 off-field issues with financial fair play violations, with a trial set to take place next month and a decision on whether he is guilty or not expected in January next year.

Man City are reportedly keen to see Guardiola stay at the club next season, with the club’s best and most successful head coach in its history, สมัคร ufabet and want a definitive answer by Christmas.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak revealed earlier this summer that talks would resume with Guardiola in an attempt to persuade the Spaniard to sign a new contract and remain at the Etihad Stadium for more than nine seasons.

However, Guardiola himself has admitted that he cannot stay at Manchester City forever, because at some point he will have to decide whether to take a break from work or seek new challenges in life.