Pep Guardiola will reportedly put an end to speculation around his future as the Manchester City coach has reached an agreement over a new contract.

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• Guardiola in last year of Man City deal
• Report says he has agreed to sign extension
• Will remain in charge for another season

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Guardiola's current deal with the Premier League champions expires at the end of the season, and long-time ally Txiki Begiristain's decision to step down as director of football sparked fears that the coach would follow him out the exit door.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  The six-time Premier League-winning manager will not be leaving just yet, though, as reports that he has agreed to sign a one-year extension that will keep him tied to the club until the end of the 2025-26 campaign. An official announcement is expected soon, the report says, with the '99%' of the deal agreed.

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  Guardiola's City are on a troublesome run of form, having lost four matches in a row for the first time under the 53-year-old, seeing them fall five points behind leaders Liverpool after 11 matches.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR GUARDIOLA?

  While City prepare to announce Guardiola's new deal, the manager will continue preparations for next week's Premier League clash with Tottenham, followed by a Champions League clash against Feyenoord on November 26.

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