Pep Guardiola is interested in staying as Manchester City manager beyond the length of his current contract with the Premier League champions, which is due to expire next summer.
The 48-year-old is already on course to make City the longest employer of his managerial career, having spent four years at Barcelona and three in charge of Bayern Munich.
But Guardiola has for the first time indicated that he would be prepared to discuss the prospect of staying beyond the summer of 2021 and into a sixth season in charge at the Etihad.
"I'm open (to staying) yes, I'm so comfortable working with this club," said Guardiola.
"It depends on results. When you are five years it depends on the results. We will see what happens this season and next season."
"That is the best way I trust a lot the club and they trust me and that is the most important thing. The results and our passion and what we see and decide."
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