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Manchester Metropolis’s head coach Pep Guardiola lately signed a brand new two-year contract, extending his reign till 2027. However amid the celebrations of his continued management, Guardiola dropped a cryptic comment that has left followers pondering his future. In an unique interview with Spanish chef Dani Garcia, Guardiola revealed not solely his plans for all times after soccer but in addition the struggles he faces as a supervisor.
This revelation comes at a pivotal second for the 53-year-old, with Metropolis navigating a turbulent part of the season. His feedback about stepping again from the sport level to a future full of new ambitions—and one main shock about his closing vacation spot as a supervisor.
Having led Manchester Metropolis to 6 Premier League titles and quite a few different trophies throughout his eight-and-a-half-year tenure, Guardiola has cemented his legacy. Regardless of penning a brand new deal, the Spaniard confirmed that Manchester Metropolis could be his final membership in administration.
“I’m not going to handle one other workforce,” Guardiola acknowledged emphatically in the course of the interview. “I’m not speaking concerning the long-term future, however what I’m not going to do is go away Man Metropolis, go to a different nation, and do the identical factor as now. I wouldn’t have the vitality“. Whereas ruling out an identical function elsewhere, he hinted at one chance: a nationwide workforce. “Possibly a nationwide workforce, however that’s completely different,” he added.
Following the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Guardiola’s title has been related to Brazil, and he has constantly given Vinicius and his Brazilian teammates constructive opinions each time questioned. Coach Dorival Junior of Brazil is struggling to get a break after a tumultuous begin to the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, largely due to the workforce’s latest shocking attracts in opposition to Venezuela and Uruguay.
Hidden bombshell?
Although the headlines centered on Guardiola’s new contract, buried throughout the interview was a shocking admission: he is aware of precisely when he’ll step down from his managerial duties. This revelation got here throughout a candid dialogue about his post-soccer aspirations.
“A time will come after I really feel it’s sufficient, and I’ll undoubtedly cease then,” Guardiola stated. Reflecting on the relentless nature of his job, he admitted, “I ought to cease, like these cooks that go to different international locations, cease and see what we’ve performed nicely and what we may do higher. While you’re busy all day, day after day, you don’t have time to do this.”
For Guardiola, the top of his membership profession would be the starting of a private journey. His plans? Studying French, enhancing his cooking abilities, and enjoying golf.
Dealing with stress and discovering solace in one other sport
Amid Metropolis’s latest struggles, together with 4 consecutive defeats, Guardiola opened up concerning the emotional toll of being a soccer supervisor. “Nobody can actually console the loneliness of the soccer supervisor,” he confessed. “You have got individuals beside you, however the unhealthy selections, the ache of defeat—you are feeling it alone.”
To unwind, Guardiola usually turns to golf. He described his therapeutic routine throughout main tournaments just like the Augusta Masters: “A bottle of wine, a glass of wine, work, and listening to: ‘Now Tiger Woods goes to tee off.’ Working like that makes me a greater supervisor.”
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