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Pep Guardiola has explained he made the call to sign a new contract at Manchester City after receiving reassurance from his family to prolong his stay in England - with his decision reportedly coming after his side's defeat to Liverpool this season.

The Catalan coach took charge of City during the summer of 2016 and has been involved in high-quality battles for Premier League titles with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp since his appointment.



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One figure overjoyed the ex-Barcelona boss will be going nowhere for at least three years from now is City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak, who said: "I am delighted that Pep’s journey with Manchester City football club will continue.



Offering a similar story of how he came to further commit to City, Guardiola said: “There is a family part.

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This one [contract renewal] I involved my family more than ever because it has already been seven years [at the club] and will be nine years [at the end of the new contract].
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