Pep Guardiola’s post-Manchester Metropolis future: Brazil take first steps to convey him as nationwide staff coach

Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario has introduced his candidacy for the Brazilian Soccer Federation (CBF) presidency, signaling his ambition to revive the nation’s soccer glory. The 48-year-old, who performed pivotal roles in Brazil’s World Cup victories in 1994 and 2002, goals to implement sweeping reforms to revitalize the Seleção and the nation’s soccer establishments. Amongst his boldest visions is the potential recruitment of Pep Guardiola because the nationwide staff coach as soon as the Spaniard concludes his tenure at Manchester Metropolis.

Ronaldo has set his sights on addressing the urgent challenges confronted by Brazilian soccer, together with declining fan curiosity and inconsistent performances from the nationwide staff. In an interview with Globo Esporte, he stated: “I wish to make the CBF probably the most beloved group in Brazil. Brazilian soccer has at all times been an escape for folks amidst on a regular basis issues. At present, we see a complete lack of curiosity within the nationwide staff. My aim is to get well the status and respect that the Seleção has at all times had.”

To attain this, the 48-year-old guarantees structural reforms, higher assist for gamers, and a renewed concentrate on participating followers. He plans to include former Brazilian icons into his program to bridge the nation’s storied previous with its present challenges: “Listening to former gamers will likely be essential to bringing again the legends of Brazilian football and making certain the nationwide staff’s status is restored.”

Pep Guardiola in Ronaldo’s plans?

A cornerstone of Ronaldo’s potential management is his want to recruit Pep Guardiola as head coach of the Seleção. Reviews recommend Ronaldo believes Guardiola’s managerial philosophy and profitable pedigree may redefine Brazil’s strategy to the worldwide scene. Guardiola, who just lately prolonged his contract with Manchester Metropolis till 2027, has hinted at transitioning from membership to nationwide staff administration sooner or later.

Talking on the Desmontadito podcast, Guardiola revealed: “I’m not going to take one other staff [club]. I received’t have the vitality for that. However I might handle a nationwide staff as a result of it’s completely different; it’s not the day by day routine.”

Guardiola’s openness to main a nationwide staff, coupled with Brazil’s enchantment as a superpower, makes Ronaldo’s proposal intriguing. Nonetheless, it stays unsure whether or not the Spaniard would entertain the function or if logistical and monetary challenges may complicate the transfer.

Institutional reform and challenges forward

Ronaldo enters the CBF presidential race at a tumultuous time for Brazilian soccer. The CBF has confronted criticism for mismanagement, and the nationwide staff is struggling, sitting fifth within the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. Moreover, Brazil is getting ready to host the 2027 Ladies’s World Cup, and Ronaldo has emphasised the significance of elevating girls’s soccer as a part of his broader technique.

“The soccer trade represents solely 0.7% of Brazil’s GDP. That is little or no in comparison with developed international locations the place soccer is a big financial exercise,” Ronaldo said. He plans to raise Brazilian soccer’s financial footprint by means of higher governance, innovation, and elevated funding in grassroots improvement.

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