Guardiola feels that he needs to earn a new City deal by winning multiple trophies

Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal with Manchester City only if he thinks that he deserves it.

Senior figures at the club are optimistic about Guardiola extending his contract, which expires next year, but the head coach feels that he has to earn a new deal by winning multiple trophies first.

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“There is no doubt about my commitment for one more year,” Guardiola said. “After, we will see. It depends if we win and if I deserve to extend my contract. If you want to extend your contract at big clubs you have to win, and if you don’t win, you don’t deserve to continue.”

Given that his team are 15 points clear