Pep Guardiola, the football manager, has expressed his desire to lead a national team before retiring from his coaching career.
Currently under contract with the Premier League until 2025, Guardiola remains open to the possibility of extending his coaching tenure beyond that timeframe.
Throughout his career, Guardiola has been linked with managerial positions for various national teams, including Brazil, England, and the United States.
At 53 years old, he sees leading a national team as the next challenge he wishes to undertake.
In a recent interview with ESPN Brasil, Guardiola reiterated his aspiration to coach a national team in a major tournament like the World Cup or the European Championship.
Expressing his eagerness for such an opportunity, he sees it as the pinnacle of his coaching journey.
When asked about his preference for which country’s national team he would like to coach, Guardiola admitted uncertainty. He acknowledged that, like in club football, the national team also needs to express interest in him as a coach.
Guardiola’s humility shines through as he recognizes that the decision ultimately lies with the national football associations.
Guardiola’s desire to lead a national team reflects his ambition to compete at the highest level of international football.
With his extensive experience and success at the club level, Guardiola sees coaching a national team as the final frontier in his illustrious coaching career.
Despite the uncertainties surrounding which national team he may coach in the future, Guardiola remains focused on his current responsibilities with Manchester City.
As he continues to guide his team in domestic and European competitions, the prospect of leading a national team remains a tantalizing possibility for Guardiola in the years to come.
