Published 10:18 IST, November 20th 2020

Man City fans react to Pep Guardiola's contract extension, Messi rumours intensify

After the new Pep Guardiola contract was confirmed, many Man City fans reacted to the same on social media, with the Messi to Man City links mentioned as well

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Putting end to all speculation about his future, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola signed a new deal that will keep him at club till summer of 2023. Before new Pep Guardiola contract, coach had just seven months remaining on his deal, with speculation rife about wher former Barcelona and Bayern boss will stay in England or t. latest development means that Pep Guardiola is likely to stay at Man City for longer than he has at any of his previous clubs, as he targets European success with Cityzens. After new Pep Guardiola contract was anunced, many Man City fans reacted to news, with a possible Lionel Messi transfer finding mentions as well.

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Man City coach signs a new contract, Pep Guardiola salary details

Man City anunced on Thursday that Pep Guardiola has signed a new two-year deal with club, which is set to extend his stay up to seven years since he arrived in England in 2016. Addressing new contract, Pep Guardiola talked about support he has received from board, fans and city of Manchester. Talking about future, 49-year-old discussed importance of improving and evolving, as he admitted that he was excited to continue at Man City.

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While re had been some concerns about wher Pep Guardiola would stay at club, media reports revealed that Man City board were always keen on a new deal for iconic coach. coach has had a highly successful time at Man City, winning a trophy every 31 games he has overseen at club. Although re has been update about terms of new contract, Express had earlier revealed that Pep Guardiola is best-paid manr in Premier League, with an annual salary of £20 million.

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Fans react to Pep Guardiola contract, mention Messi to Man City rumours

After new deal was confirmed, fans took to social media to react to development. Many fans took confirmation of a new contract as a hint that Lionel Messi transfer would be completed soon. tably, Messi to Man City rumours have been intensifying ever since Barcelona star asked to leave club in summer. Multiple media reports have covered how Argentine is keen on linking up with Guardiola again. Fans referring to Lionel Messi transfer expressed ir excitement at possibility of seeing two greats be at same club again, as y tweeted that Messi to Man City deal is w all but confirmed.

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Several ors also praised Pep Guardiola’s record since he arrived at Manchester City. Ors tweeted that with Pep Guardiola at  club till 2023, Man City will finally win UEFA Champions League in future. Interestingly, while Pep Guardiola has enjoyed tremendous success at domestic level, coach has struggled in Europe with English club over years.

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10:18 IST, November 20th 2020