Pep Guardiola makes incredible Man City contract claim as he gives Jurgen Klopp exit verdict

Pep Guardiola has said he could extend his contract at Manchester City, on the day that Jurgen Klopp announced his departure from Liverpool.

The German confirmed he will depart at the end of the season, ending his nearly nine-year stint on Merseyside, in which time he and Guardiola have established a fierce, yet respectful rivalry. Reflecting on Klopp’s imminent departure, Guardiola admitted he will ‘sleep better’ but is not experiencing the same level of burnout as his old adversary is feeling.

“I'm fine. I want to do it still for one more year, and maybe extend [my contract],” said the City boss, after Friday’s 1-0 FA Cup win over Tottenham Hotspur. “I'm fine. I still try to manage. We can't do more than last season but what is important is one step at a time.

On Klopp, Guardiola said: “I will sleep better. The days before playing against Liverpool were almost a nightmare. Of course he will be missed.

"I was shocked, like everyone, to the news. I felt a part of Man City would be lost. We cannot define our period here together without him and Liverpool, it is impossible. They have been our biggest rival and personally he has been my biggest rival from when he was at Dortmund and I was at Bayern. 

“I think the Premier League is going to miss his charisma, personality and the way his teams play. They have always been a pleasure to watch how positive they are in their approach. They try to win every game. 

“I wish him all the best. Liverpool is always tough. It will be tougher from now on but maybe it is an opinion that he will not admit but he will be back. I know it. Maybe in 10 years time, he may need to recharge his energy. With his personality and his energy, he will be back. National team, other team I don't know but football needs personalities like him. 

“It was a dream when we were together and hopefully next season we can have time to go to dinner together or a drink that we deserve to take.”