MX23RW : Sunday, November 24 13:48:11| >> :120:5257:5257:

Report: Aleksandar Kolarov earns new Manchester City deal

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola outlines his desire to hand a contract extension to Serbian defender Aleksandar Kolarov.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly keen to offer a contract extension to defender Aleksandar Kolarov following the club's 100% start to the new season.

The 30-year-old, who moved to the Etihad six years ago, is part of a side that have conceded just five times in their opening six games and sit top of the standings on 18 points.

Speaking after the side's 3-1 victory at Swansea City on Saturday, Guardiola said that he plans to begin negotiations with the Serbian international in the coming weeks.

"We're in September so we have time," he told The Mirror. "What I want is that Kola is happy here. Of course we are going to be interested to speak to him. But what I want now is that he is happy and everyday he feels comfortable playing.

"He's a guy who has helped us a lot from the beginning. That is the most important thing.

"We have time to speak, but ultimately, the players decide. If he wants to stay, he's going to stay. If he wants to leave because he wants a change, he's going to change. The people who want to stay, it's perfect. The people who want to leave, for example Samir Nasri, OK go. I like to work with the people who like to be here together with each other to try to win the games and make our people happy."

Kolarov has made 142 appearances to date in a City shirt, contributing 10 goals in the process.

ID:281963: cacheID:281963:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2512:
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Yaya Toure celebrates opening the scoring in fine fashion during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Aston Villa on March 5, 2016
Read Next:
Agent expects Yaya Toure to remain at Man City
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Vikings
@
Bears
6pm
Lions
@
Colts
6pm
Patriots
@
Dolphins
6pm
Buccaneers
@
Giants
6pm
Chiefs
@
Panthers
6pm
Titans
@
Texans
6pm
Cowboys
@
Washington
9.05pm
Broncos
@
Raiders
9.25pm
49ers
@
Packers
9.25pm
Cardinals
@
Seahawks
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!