The biggest decision to affect Manchester City will arrive when the time is right | OneFootball

One of the biggest decisions that will affect the future of Manchester City is what are the future plans of Pep Guardiola. The City manager is in the final year of the current contract with the club. Such is Guardiola’s influence at the club that it is fair to say that what he decides to do is the most important story surrounding Manchester City this season. But judging from Pep Guardiola’s comments today a decision on his future will arrive in due time.

Pep Guardiola was asked about his future during his pre-game press conference ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Fulham. The City manager wouldn’t comment on his future. But he did express his love for Manchester City as a club. He said: “I fell in love since the first day I was at Manchester City. What is going to happen [with his future] is going to happen. I’m part of this club, deep inside of my bones, and the best way to defend the club is by winning games and doing my job as best as possible.”

Guardiola also explained that he will always defend his club. The world champions have once again dominated the headlines this season due to the current Premier League hearing, which is ongoing. He explained: “I’m going to defend my club because I trust, since the owner and especially the chairman for the relationship and CEOs and the all the people working here, for many, many years. I know them quite well, much more than any of you.”

Pep Guardiola also refused to provide a running commentary on his future. When asked about his future he said: “I’m not going to talk about this subject. What is going to happen is going to happen.”

A decision on Pep Guardiola’s future will come when the time is right.

It is clear that Pep Guardiola is only focused on the job at hand currently. That is beating Fulham at the Etihad Stadium tomorrow. There is no more pressing task than that for the City manager. As for a decision on his future that will come when the time is right. That is clear from Pep Guardiola’s answers today.

There is no doubt that Manchester City holds a special place in Pep Guardiola’s heart. He made that clear today. The hope from everyone associated with the club is that that love can convince him to sign a contract extension. But Guardiola won’t be rushed on that decision. It will be made when he is ready and not a moment sooner. That is also obvious judging from Guardiola’s answers today.

The biggest decision that will affect Manchester City this season is what does Pep Guardiola decide to do with his future. But that answer won’t be known for sometime yet based on Guardiola’s statements today.