'Extending after two years is not the same as extending after nine'
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Simon Stone, BBC Sport
The future of Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been the subject of debate in the wake of Jurgen Klopp's decision to quit as Liverpool boss at the end of the season.
It will leave Guardiola as the longest serving top flight manager, with only Simon Weaver at Harrogate and Accrington Stanley's John Coleman ahead of him in the entire 92-club pyramid.
Guardiola's contract is due to expire in 2025 and so far, there has been no decision over whether it will be extended to take his stay at City beyond nine years.
It is the type of move that drives debate in the media and among fans.
But the man himself is unconcerned.
"We have time," he said. "Now I feel really good but football changes a lot.
"Normally the decision is quick. I trust my feelings and instincts and of course my family is involved.
"Next year will be nine seasons so it is a lot of time, we have to see the players, how is their behaviour, if they follow you, if I am tired or not.
"Many things are involved in that. Extending after two years is not the same as extending after nine."
