Man City were keen for Pep to sign a new deal to extend his stay beyond a decade

Pep Guardiola has committed his future to Manchester City after agreeing a new contract in principle with the Premier League champions.

Guardiola is on the verge of extending his contract, which could run for another two years until 2027, which would provide a significant boost for City.

Mail Sport's Mike Keegan revealed in May that Man City were keen for Guardiola to extend his stay at the club and how club chiefs were handling his future.

Manchester City want Pep Guardiola to sign a new long-term contract that could extend his trophy-laden stay at the Etihad Stadium by more than a decade.

The Catalan, who has enjoyed an era of dominance since taking charge in 2016, is out of contract at the end of next season.

He has yet to make a decision on what happens next and City bosses will back him in whatever he chooses, such is his position at the club.

However, Mail Sport understands that they would like to see Guardiola, 53, get a significant extension, which would allow him to add to the 17 major trophies he has won since arriving eight years ago.

City will not put any pressure on Guardiola and the decision will be his. It is also understood that he recently discussed the situation with at least one key player over dinner to gather their thoughts and input.

Should Guardiola decide to renew, the move would most likely leave him at the helm if a conclusion is reached in the Premier League's investigation into the club – which has seen them charged with 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations –.

On Sunday, Guardiola's men defeated West Ham to claim a sixth top-flight title in seven years and a historic four in a row. On Saturday they face rivals United in a repeat of last year's FA Cup final, which they won 2-1.

Guardiola has previously signed three new deals with City, who declined to comment when contacted.

After City's victory over West Ham, he appeared to suggest that an exit at the end of next season was the most likely outcome.

“The reality is that I am closer to leaving than staying,” Guardiola said. 'We have spoken to the club, I have the feeling that I now want to stay. I'll stay next season and we'll talk during the season. But eight or nine years, we'll see.'