Pep Guardiola to reportedly sign contract extension with Manchester City

The club's director of football Txiki Begiristain, who is known for his close relationship with Guardiola, has announced that he will be leaving at the end of the season. According to The Athletic, the 53-year-old will be signing a one-year contract extension with the possibility of another year.

Guardiola also signed his two previous contract extensions at City during the November international break. The English champions return to action on Saturday, looking to snap an unprecedented losing streak for their manager.

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Guardiola has lost four consecutive games for the first time in his coaching career. Hit by the loss of Ballon d'Or winner Rodri to a season-ending knee injury, City have fallen five points behind Liverpool at the top of the Premier League after defeats to Bournemouth and Brighton.

They also lost 4-1 to Sporting Lisbon in their last Champions League outing and were eliminated from the League Cup by Tottenham. But the retention of one the most decorated coaches in football history would be a massive boost to the morale of City players and fans.

Guardiola has won 15 major honours in total during his eight full seasons in Manchester, which also includes two FA Cups, four League Cups, one Club World Cup and one UEFA Super Cup.

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