Football Nigérien
Pep Guardiola finally confirms, he reveals his next destination after Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has made some intriguing statements regarding his future recently. As Manchester City's pre-season takes place in the United States, the Catalan coach has been discussing his future at the Etihad Stadium. Although his contract with the English club does not end until June 2025, Guardiola already has some clear ideas about what he would like to do next.
Pep Guardiola, who recently confirmed that he is staying at the club, knows that his adventure with Manchester City will not last forever. In a completely frank statement, the Catalan coach expressed his desire to take on new challenges after his time at the Etihad. The coach said that he does not want to prolong his career until an advanced age and prefers to focus on projects that really interest him.
“I have no intention of extending my career until I'm 65 or 70. “, he said. This desire for change could lead him to a national team, an ambition that he reaffirmed during his recent press conference. Indeed, Pep Guardiola has clearly indicated that he would like to coach a national team, whether for a World Cup, a Copa America or a Nations League. Even if he did not give any indication on the selection, he had however admitted a few years ago his dream of one day coaching the Three Lions, the English football team.
Guardiola is, above all, proud of his career
During his press conference, Pep Guardiola also addressed the issue of his success since he began his coaching career. He explained that it largely depends on the clubs and the players they work with. “The success of coaches depends on the quality of the clubs they are at”he said. His impressive career, which saw him shine at Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City, is sufficient proof of his ability to get the best out of his players. But he remains aware that each experience is unique and that the future is uncertain.
Guardiola has admitted he does not know when he might take charge of a national team, but he is open to all possibilities. “I never thought I would coach Barcelona or Bayern Munich, and yet it happened,” he added. This flexibility of mind is one of the reasons why Guardiola is so respected in the football world.
Another factor that could influence Guardiola's future is Manchester City's current legal situation. The club is facing charges of Financial Fair Play violations, with prosecutions that could result in severe sanctions. Guardiola has been clear about this and has said he would leave the club immediately if any lies were revealed to him. “If they lied to me at the club, I'll be the first to leave”he said. The legal situation could also impact the team's performance. Manchester City have had a difficult start to pre-season, with defeats to Celtic and AC Milan. Those mixed results are already raising questions about the team's preparation ahead of the start of the season. The Premier League champions need to find their rhythm quickly, especially with a first major challenge against Manchester United in the Community Shield looming.