Pep Guardiola said he would consider "a lot of things" before deciding whether to renew his contract with Manchester City.
The Manchester City boss has a contract with City until 2025 and will decide on his future later this year. Pep Guardiola, who saw rival Jurgen Klopp announce his departure from Liverpool last week, citing a lack of energy to get the job done, said he was "feeling good" but admitted things could change in the coming months.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Pep Guardiola said: "Normally, decisions are quick. We have to admit that eight years is not a short time and next year will be the ninth season, so it's a long time. We have to see the players, how they behave, what the standards are, whether they can keep it, whether the players will follow you, etc
There's a lot of things involved, and an extension after two years is not the same as an extension after nine years, it's completely different. But now I'm still sitting here and I feel good. ”
I think we have time and now I'm feeling really good, as usual, but football has changed a lot. I think when you have a year and a half left on your contract, you need to focus on football. We still have time to think about something else
Manchester City are looking to win the Premier League title for the fourth time in a row, but have seen a dip in form this season, although recent form is picking up. They still have a chance of repeating last season's treble in the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola said: ".Winning helps you have more energy, and when you lose the game, you get more tired
I've seen the team get better and better, and I've seen the players do well after the Club World Cup at Goodison Park or away against tough opponents like Newcastle or Tottenham. I know we're still in this together, we're on the same path. ”
You have to bring energy to your personal life and many things every day, and that's how I'm living now. That's why I say a year and a half is a long time. ”