Pep Guardiola Addresses Man City Future After Jurgen Klopp Announced Liverpool Exit Plan

Pep Guardiola Addresses Man City Future After Jurgen Klopp Announced Liverpool Exit Plan

Fred Kennedy
updated at January 28, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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  • Jurgen Klopp is set to depart Liverpool at the end of the season
  • The German announced he would be stepping down from the role
  • Guardiola was questioned about his own future at Klopp's news

Pep Guardiola has addressed his own future at Manchester City after his counterpart, Jurgen Klopp, announced he will be departing Liverpool.

Klopp dropped the bombshell on Friday, with the German tactician disclosing he will be leaving Anfield at the end of the season.

Pep Guardiola shares a joke with Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool. Photo by Michael Regan.
Pep Guardiola shares a joke with Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool. Photo by Michael Regan.
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According to Sky Sports, the 56-year-old cited diminishing energy levels as the main reason for his decision to quit.

"I can understand this is a shock for a lot of people," Klopp conceded.
"I am running out of energy. I am absolutely fine now but I know I cannot do the job again and again and again," he continued.

Klopp's announcement came as a big shock to many, especially considering that his Anfield future was under no immediate scrutiny.

Pep addreses Man City future

Pep, who joined Man City a year after Klopp arrived at Liverpool, has also made his future with the Cityzens clear.

Speaking after leading City to victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup, the Spaniard clarified that he is 'fine' at the Etihad Stadium.

"I want to do it still for one more year, and maybe extend. I’m fine. I still try to manage," he said via Metro UK.
"We can’t do more than last season but what is important is one step at a time," he added.

Pep helped City win an unprecedented treble last season, which included a historic Champions League triumph.

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