Guardiola offered new deal
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 @ 12:01 AM
Barcelona have offered head coach Pep Guardiola a new and improved contract to stay with the European champions, according to reports in Spain.
All of Barca's backroom staff are on long-term contracts except for Guardiola and assistant manager Tito Villanova.
Barca are keen to secure Guardiola, who greatly impressed in his first season in charge, beyond the end of the campaign.
It had been thought president Joan Laporta had given up hope trying to get Guardiola to commit, but he has tried once more.
Barca are reportedly willing to increase Guardiola's bonus payments in a bid to entice him to sign on the dotted line.
Guardiola led Barca to the Treble last season, landing the UEFA Champions League, Primera Liga title and Copa del Rey after succeeding Frank Rijkaard.
Source: Skysports