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 Stadium, during which he won 20 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
According to the Mail, Guardiola will not return to club management anytime soon and has expressed a desire to take charge of the Three Lions. The report notes that while Guardiola is known to change his mind, he is not pursuing a new role in domestic football. It has previously been suggested that he wants to guide a nation to World Cup success, having achieved everything at club level.
However, Guardiola may have to wait for the England job, as Thomas Tuchel recently signed a contract extension ahead of this summer's World Cup. The German coach, who took over in 2025, will lead England at the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, with his new deal running until the summer of 2028.
Guardiola bid an emotional farewell to City earlier this month. His successor has not yet been announced, though former assistant Enzo Maresca is the frontrunner. Speaking about his replacement, Guardiola said: 'Be yourself and the club will support you unconditionally. You will be protected in the bad moments more than any other club.'
