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Guardiola praises ‘incredible’ mentality of Man City stars

AFP – Pep Guardiola saluted his Manchester City stars’ “incredible” mentality as he insisted his bond with the squad is as strong as ever.

Guardiola’s contract expires at the end of this season and the Spaniard is yet to agree a new deal amid speculation he may quit the Premier League champions.

He said in the close-season he would wait until the campaign started to see “how connected” he was with his players.

That is a vital reference point for Guardiola, who has led City to four successive English titles and six in seven years.

“I’m happy, a lot,” said Guardiola. “I’m impressed. I never thought when I arrived here (in 2016), a ninth season and still we have this amount of consistency in our game.

“We’re still creating more than the opponent and concede less than the opponent, so this balance is so good. I could not be more thankful to these players for what we are trying to do and the way we are doing it. I never had doubt about that. I said a month ago, I see them in training sessions every day and still they are alive, they feel it.”

Guardiola’s future will also be decided by other factors.

He has said he will consider his wife and family, while the departure of City’s director of football Txiki Begiristain at the end of this season could also sway his decision.

But Guardiola allayed any fears that his relationship with his players was in danger of growing tired. “They have an incredible mentality,” he added. “Most of them are so strong, so competitive.”

“They forget immediately, win or lose. They’re on to the next, what’s next? They’re true competitors.”

Pep Guardiola. PHOTO: AP
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