Pep Guardiola has reportedly told friends that he wants to manage the England national team in the future, just days after his departure from Manchester City was confirmed. The Catalan coach ended a decade-long spell at the Etihad, winning 20 trophies including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
According to the Mail, Guardiola will not return to club management anytime soon but has expressed a desire to take charge of the Three Lions. The report notes that while Guardiola is 'prone to changing his mind', he is not pursuing a new role in domestic football.
It has previously been suggested that Guardiola wants to guide a nation to World Cup success, having achieved everything at club level. However, he may need to be patient as Thomas Tuchel recently signed a contract extension with the FA, keeping him as England manager until the summer of 2028.
Tuchel is set to lead England at this summer's World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. The Three Lions will face Croatia, Ghana and Panama in the group stage.
Meanwhile, Manchester City have yet to announce Guardiola's replacement, with former assistant Enzo Maresca emerging as the frontrunner. Guardiola said: 'When the club tell me who it is, of course I will call him. I will tell him, "Be yourself and the club will support you unconditionally."'
