Pep denies contract ‘break clause’

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has denied reports that his contract contains a ‘break clause’ that could allow him to leave at the end of the season.

The Spaniard signed an extension last year until 2021 but with City’s hopes of a third successive Premier League title now looking remote, questions have been raised about his future.

Asked whether he could be released from his contract at the end of the season, Guardiola said: “No it’s not true. I already spoke about that, about my intentions with the club.”