Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, has been mulling over his contract extension at the club, ensuring it aligns with his career aspirations.

Liverpool's title rivals have been on tenterhooks in recent months as their manager deliberated his future.

Guardiola's current deal with City is set to expire at the end of this season, and it was uncertain whether he would sign a new one.



Instead, a nagging back injury that had been troubling Guardiola led him to question whether it was right to continue.

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The City boss underwent surgery for this issue last season, and it's believed Guardiola needed to assure himself that extending his contract was the best decision for him and his family in the long run.

Guardiola still harbors ambitions of managing an international team before hanging up his boots, and this thought is said to be weighing heavily on his mind.

It now appears that Guardiola has convinced himself to stay on, with an official announcement of his one-year extension, including an option for another 12 months, expected before the weekend's showdown with Tottenham Hotspur.

Liverpool will be hoping that Guardiola's decision to stay doesn't give City a much-needed lift.

Arne Slot's inaugural season at Anfield has exceeded all expectations, with Liverpool leading the Premier League by five points as we emerge from the final international break until March.

The two sides are set to face off next weekend in a huge encounter at Anfield.
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