Pep Guardiola reveals he will hold talks with Manchester City over a new contract before the end of the season as he enters the final year of his current deal, and admits: 'I would like to stay longer'

Pep Guardiola opened the door to signing a new contract at Manchester City on the eve of the club’s title defence.

The 52-year-old, who has won the Premier League four times in five years, is now in the final season of his deal.

A decision on Guardiola’s future is unlikely to be taken until towards Christmas but he is deliberating extending his stay at the Etihad Stadium beyond seven years.

‘I wouldn’t change my life here one second,’ he said. ‘We spoke with the club.