But the City boss has also stressed that any talk about his own long-term future is not an immediate priority, with his and his players’ focus instead trained on a defining final four weeks of the season.
Ahead of Saturday’s tough teatime trip to Leeds. City hold a one point lead over Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with both sides having five games to play.
The two teams will also take first leg leads into next week’s Champions League semi-final second legs with the prospect of a potential meeting in next month’s Paris final also still a possibility.
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Ahead of this weekend’s latest league fixtures, with Liverpool facing a Saturday lunchtime visit to Newcastle, Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp committed his future to the Merseyside club, signing a new two-year contract.
But asked at Friday’s pre-match press conference whether that decision could have a bearing on his own thinking regarding his future, with Pep’s current contract due to expire in the summer of 2023, the boss was unequivocal in his reply.
“I could not be in a better place than where I am now, here,” the boss declared.
“I have an incredible relationship with my Club, my Chairman, the CEO. I am incredibly happy.
“I cannot visualise a better place. But it isn’t just about me. We will take the decision we will take.
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“I am so concerned with the end of the season; I have the feeling one year is a long time.
“It’s six seasons together, so many years. I am enjoying this part of the season and I have time.
“Leeds is my focus. It’s important.
“Congratulations to Jurgen and Liverpool, it’s really good for the Premier League. I wish them all the best.
“(But) My future is Leeds. Why should his decision impact mine?
“Everyone has their situation and if we decide to stay longer, it’s because I decide - not because my colleague Jurgen extended his.”
With City locked in a thrilling battle for success with Liverpool both domestically and in Europe too, the boss was also asked how much he enjoyed the challenge of such a special rivalry and if that scenario helped to energise him.
“All my career - 15 years as a manager - always I have had rivals,” the City boss added.
“It’s really good for the Premier League he (Jurgen Klopp) extended his contract because he and the club decided to stay together.”
