Pep Guardiola has emphasized Ilkay Gundogan’s value for the upcoming season, virtually guaranteeing that he will extend his contract with Manchester City.
The German played a key part in the team’s treble-winning campaign before leaving in 2023. He led the team and hoisted the Champions League trophy before departing for Barcelona. Although he came back a year later, there have been questions about his future beyond this season.
Gündoğan’s 12-month option in his contract is set to expire next season, and Guardiola, who has overseen a challenging campaign, has now said that despite his advanced age, he will be a key player.
Similarly, despite a subpar performance this season, the Portuguese playmaker Bernardo Silva is expected to stay in Manchester as he ages. Only the question mark that still looms over Kevin De Bruyne remains.
Pep Guardiola makes Ilkay Gundogan contract decision
“I think so (club set to extend deal),” he remarked. Without Gundogan, I can’t figure out my period here. Without these players, our managerial achievement would not have been conceivable.
“I can appreciate when they’re upset or don’t play. The players, sporting directors, and CEOs of the past ten or so years are the ones who will carry on the legacy we are leaving for the future.In actuality, we attempt to win games today, tomorrow, and the following days, and I make choices. It is never about them at all.
Jack Grealish might start against Plymouth because he is looking to make a recovery after a difficult season that has been hampered more by injury issues than by a lack of faith. Guardiola emphasized that Grealish has no reservations about his quality and that his failures are due to fitness concerns, despite rumors of a possible departure. He clarified, “Jack wasn’t able to play much due to this. He was troubled and had niggles.
I’m not sure if he’ll be prepared to participate in a game that requires physical presence for this one. The question is this. I’ve never had any doubts about Jack’s quality, so there is no room for doubt.”
