‘I didn’t say I’m leaving’: Pep Guardiola could extend his Manchester City stay

• Guardiola has not ruled out staying beyond next summer
• Manager had said he was ‘closer to leaving than staying’

Pep Guardiola has insisted he has not ruled out signing a new contract with Manchester City, with his current deal due to expire next summer.

The City manager appeared to hint in May that next season could be his last at the club, saying he was “closer to leaving than staying”. But speaking to reporters during the current pre-season tour of the United States, Guardiola opened the door to extending his tenure.