Pep Guardiola Signs 3-Year Deal with Manchester City

U.K.’s Manchester City football club has confirmed that Pep Guardiola has signed a three-year deal with the club to become the new coach and replace Manuel Pellegrini, who has stated that he is content with the decision.

“Manchester City can confirm that in recent weeks it has commenced and finalized contractual negotiations with Pep Guardiola to become MCFC Head Coach for the 2016/17 EPL," a statement reads.

Pep Guardiola will take over as Man City manager for the 2016/17 season onwards, signing a 3-year contract. #UCL pic.twitter.com/3ddtOoyka9

— Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 1, 2016

Pep Guardiola will replace Manuel Pellegrini as Manchester City coach from 2016/17 season, signing a 3 year contract pic.twitter.com/4If67e3nCI

— FIFA.com (@FIFAcom) February 1, 2016

In December, the Spanish coach announced that he would be leaving Bayern Munich after this season.

"Out of respect for Manuel Pellegrini and the players, the Club wishes to make its decision public to remove the unnecessary burden of speculation," the Manchester City said. 

The former Barcelona coach Guardiola, who is known by many as the most stylish man in football, has won 64 of his 99 Premier League games as a manager.