Pep Guardiola promises to stay even if Man City are relegated to the National League
The IndependentSign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pep Guardiola has stated his determination to lead Manchester City back to the top even if they are relegated to the National League over alleged financial irregularities. Guardiola, who revealed his contract negotiations were concluded in two hours, said: “I said six months ago, not because now I’ve extended my contract. I knew it then and I feel it now.” Guardiola has won 18 trophies since taking charge at the Etihad Stadium in 2016, with his haul also including the Champions League and two FA Cups. Guardiola, who was irked recently when England called up an injured Jack Grealish, said: “Max Alleyne – they pushed his limits and he came back injured.