Pep Guardiola has opened up on his plans for coaching upon his departure from Man City when his contract comes to an end.
Pep Guardiola has dismissed the prospect of managing another club once his iconic tenure at Manchester City concludes.
The 53-year-old ended speculation about his future in November by signing a two-year contract extension. This new agreement extends his stay at the Etihad Stadium to over a decade, following his arrival in 2016.
Guardiola, who previously achieved great success with Barcelona and Bayern Munich, has cemented his legacy at City as the club’s most decorated manager. During his time with the Citizens, he has secured 18 trophies across seven competitions, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League trophy, maintaining an impressive 71.5% win rate from 495 games.
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After guiding City to an unprecedented fourth consecutive Premier League title last season, Guardiola now faces one of his most challenging periods, with the team recording just one win in their last nine games across all competitions. Despite this, Guardiola remains committed to restoring his team’s dominance.
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He has also affirmed his loyalty to Manchester City, vowing to remain as manager even if the club faces relegation due to alleged financial rule breaches. His current contract runs until the summer of 2027.
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In a conversation with Spanish chef Dani Garcia on the Desmontadito YouTube channel, Guardiola confirmed he would not manage another club after leaving City.
"I'm not going to manage another team," he stated. "I'm not speaking about the distant future, but I won’t leave Man City, go to another country, and repeat what I’m doing now. I wouldn't have the energy. Starting from scratch, with the training process and everything else… No, no, no! Perhaps a national team role, but that’s different."
Earlier this year, Guardiola was linked with the England national team job following Gareth Southgate's departure. However, the Football Association appointed Thomas Tuchel on an 18-month contract. There has also been speculation about him managing Brazil, with football legend Ronaldo reportedly interested in hiring him if he becomes president of the Brazilian Football Confederation.
Will Guardiola take a break from coaching?
Guardiola also hinted at taking a break from football, likening it to chefs who pause their careers to reflect on their work. "I should stop, like these chefs who travel to other countries. Take time to evaluate what we’ve done well and what we can improve. When you’re working day after day, you don’t have that opportunity," he explained.
"I want to stop and play golf, but I can’t. Taking a break would be good for me," added Guardiola, who previously took a year-long sabbatical before joining Bayern Munich in 2013.
As Guardiola readies his team for their Champions League clash against Juventus on Wednesday, his focus remains firmly on his current role at Manchester City.
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