Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, volunteered to pay for the cost of a banner produced by supporters urging him to remain with the team longer. Guardiola’s contract is scheduled to expire at the conclusion of the current campaign, and City fans are showing their support for their favorite coach by erecting a massive banner for Saturday’s home game against Fulham.

Fans raised $1,000 ($1,300) to sponsor the banner, which will include a request for Guardiola to sign a new contract and carry on his historic reign at the team.

When Guardiola heard about the gesture, he was touched by the support and immediately demanded to pay for it himself. At the news conference held before the game on Friday, he said, “They need to bring me the bill to pay for the banner.” “What can I say? I don’t want people to spend money for that reason. I really appreciate it.

Guardiola has led Manchester City through a golden age since joining the team in 2016, during which time the team has won many domestic trophies and the 2022–23 Champions League trophy. His relationship with the club’s supporters seems to be better than ever, and he has had a significant impact both on and off the field.

Guardiola went on, “I fell in love from the first day I was here,” thinking back on his seven years at the Etihad. Although he has not formally announced his decision to extend his contract, the Spaniard was eager to declare his undying love for the team. “This club is a part of me; it’s ingrained in my very being. I have always loved this club, and I always will. It can’t be any different from how they handle me. They have given me a lot from the beginning.

Guardiola keeps silent on the matter despite mounting rumors about his future and his insistence that the choice will be made eventually. “I have stated at the outset of the press conferences that I will not be discussing this topic,” he remarked. “It will happen when it is going to happen.”