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Jan 26, 2024 · Pep Guardiola says he will "sleep better" now Jurgen Klopp has announced his exit as Liverpool manager while hinting that he could extend his contract with Manchester City.
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Pep Guardiola has joked he will sleep better next season knowing Jurgen Klopp will not be a main rival - but claims the Liverpool manager will be back at the highest level soon.
Klopp made a bombshell announcement on Friday he is set to leave the club at the end of the season after eight and a half years in charge - having won every top-level competition available to him at Anfield.
Guardiola's Manchester City have still dominated the Premier League with victories in four triumphs over the last five seasons - with Liverpool's 2020 title win the only blot on the treble winners' record.
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Image: Pep Guardiola saw his Manchester City throw away a two-goal lead at home to Crystal Palace in the Premier League earlier this season
Klopp cited fatigue for not being able to continue as Liverpool boss - after 23 consecutive years as a manager including his times as Mainz and Borussia Dortmund in Germany.
Asked if he understands that viewpoint, Guardiola replied: "He still loves the game, he still lives on the touchline with the passion. But it's nine years in the same place, the demand is so high.
"Sometimes you feel you need to breathe. You need to take a break, take a step back. So I understand.
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Pep Guardiola reacted to Man City's narrow 1-0 win against Spurs in the FA Cup and praised his players for their mentality in a hard-fought win
The long-term future of Guardiola was also discussed in the Spaniard's post-match press conference following their last-gasp 1-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Tottenham on Friday night.
Guardiola has one year left on his contract at the Etihad Stadium - which raises speculation over how long he will continue in Manchester.
Asked if he felt the same fatigue as Klopp in recent years, Guardiola joked: "You want to sack me? I'm fine.
"I've still got one more year, I want to do it, maybe I'll extend. I'm fine. What we did [in winning the treble] last season, you want more and more? It's not going to happen.
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