Pep Guardiola confirms his closing teaching cease: Manchester Metropolis can be his final membership

In a revealing interview, Manchester Metropolis supervisor Pep Guardiola said he has no intention of managing one other membership after his time with the Residents, leaving open the opportunity of teaching a nationwide crew sooner or later.

Guardiola, talking on the “Desmontadito” podcast hosted by Spanish chef Dani García, confirmed his determination amidst a difficult interval for the membership.

He not too long ago prolonged his contract with Metropolis till 2027: “I’m not going to take one other crew,” Guardiola declared. “I don’t converse concerning the future… However what I received’t do is depart [Manchester City] to go to a different nation and handle one other membership. I received’t have the power for that.”

Guardiola, who beforehand managed FC Barcelona and constructed a legacy in world soccer from 2008 to 2012, acknowledged the immense calls for of membership administration: “To consider beginning once more and going via all of the processes of coaching… Uff,” he commented. He emphasised that taking cost of a brand new membership shouldn’t be one thing he needs to repeat.

Open to nationwide crew administration

Whereas he received’t handle one other membership, Guardiola didn’t rule out managing a nationwide crew: “I might handle a nationwide crew, sure, as a result of it’s completely different; it’s not the day by day routine,” he emphasised. Whereas briefly linked with the Brazil and England nationwide groups, these stories proved unfounded.

Guardiola’s rapid focus stays on Manchester Metropolis, who face Juventus in a Champions League match on Wednesday. This follows a 3-3 draw in opposition to Feyenoord, which visibly pissed off Guardiola.

He has not too long ago prolonged his contract by two years and emphasised his connection to the membership: “Manchester Metropolis means rather a lot to me. That is my ninth season right here; we’ve shared unbelievable moments collectively. I’ve a really particular feeling for this soccer membership. That’s why I’m so blissful to remain for 2 extra seasons.”

Guardiola’s assertion comes amid a comparatively difficult interval for Manchester Metropolis, having solely secured one victory of their final 9 matches throughout all competitions. Regardless of these current struggles, he not too long ago signed a contract extension that can hold him on the Etihad Stadium till 2027.

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