Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm has told coach Pep Guardiola he wants him to remain at the helm.
Lahm was part of the Bayern side that crushed Cologne 4-0 on Saturday for their 10th win in as many Bundesliga games this campaign.
With his contract due to expire next year, Guardiola s future remains uncertain and speculation surrounding him is constant.
But Lahm said Bayern s players were eager for the Spaniard to stay at the Allianz Arena.
The team s opinion is clear. We enjoy working together with our coach and he is an outstanding manager, he said.
Everything else is not in our hands. The only thing I can say is that the team would like Guardiola to stay.
Asked if he had told Guardiola, Lahm said: Yes, I have.
Guardiola has led Bayern to two league titles and multiple cups since taking charge in mid-2013.
