Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze says he hopes Pep
Guardiola will stay with the Bundesliga giants beyond the
end of the season, but he remains unsure if he will.
The Spaniard is out of contract at the end of the current
campaign and has been heavily linked with a move
to Manchester City.
Gotze, currently sidelined with a groin injury, said he had no
idea if Guardiola would extend his stay, but he hopes the
former Barcelona coach remains in charge.
"You can't look into his head. The coach and the club have
to decide. It's difficult to give a prognosis," he said.
Asked about what made Guardiola, who has led the club to
two league titles, so special, Gotze said it was obvious in
Bayern's performances.
"We all saw it. Especially during the last two-and-a-half
years," he said.
"We played successful football and the way that we play
suits the team and football itself. A big part of that is
because of the coach.
"We would be happy if he stayed. He's got a philosophy that
suits us very well and that's why it would be a good thing if
he stayed."
Bayern visit fifth-placed Borussia Monchengladbach on
Saturday looking for a sixth straight win in all competitions.
Gotze said he was intrigued by the clash against what he
described as one of the league's better teams.
"Gladbach are definitely one of the toughest opponents.
They always play good football," he said.
"It will be a tough match, especially away at Borussia Park.
But like I said, the team is in good shape. We are on a run.
That's why I hope and think that we will win."
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