Following reports that the English Football Association is interested in signing Guardiola as the new coach for the England national team, according to British media, Manchester City is also hastening negotiations with Guardiola for a contract extension. They hope to significantly increase his salary from the current 20 million pounds per year to convince him to stay.
Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City runs until the summer of 2025. After leading Manchester City to four consecutive Premier League titles last season, Guardiola is considered an indispensable figure at the club. Manchester City’s owner, Mansour, is well aware of Guardiola’s importance to the club and will launch a strong offensive to persuade Guardiola to remain with the Sky Blues.
Manchester City’s trump card is to significantly raise Guardiola’s salary from his current annual salary of 20 million pounds. Even a former executive of a Premier League club has stated that Guardiola is worth no less than 200 million pounds to Manchester City, “If compared to a player, he could be worth 50 million, 100 million, or even 200 million pounds, but negotiations between him and Manchester City will be very tough.”
However, there are indications that the English Football Association is also waiting for Guardiola, and is even willing to wait a year, allowing Guardiola to become the head coach of the England national team next summer. Former English footballer Paul Scholes supports this decision. But some British media believe that the English Football Association cannot afford to wait, and it is unlikely they can offer a more generous salary than Manchester City.