Pep Guardiola has acknowledged his curiosity in teaching at worldwide stage sooner or later earlier than he finishes his time as a soccer supervisor. The Manchester Metropolis boss is beneath contract at Etihad Stadium till 2025 and has been linked with numerous nationwide workforce postings akin to Brazil, England and even the U.S. males’s nationwide workforce.
Guardiola has gained 32 main titles throughout spells with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now Metropolis however he’s but to pattern a global place. The 53-year-old informed ESPN Brasil that main a rustic at a global match is a serious goal in his profession.
“A nationwide workforce,” mentioned Guardiola. “I wish to practice a nationwide workforce for a World Cup or a European Championship. I would love that.
“I have no idea who would need me. To work for a nationwide workforce they must need you, similar to a membership.
“After I began on this I by no means thought of successful a league title or successful the Champions League. No. I assumed, I’ve a job? OK. I wish to have the expertise of dwelling by way of a World Cup, or a Euro or a Copa America, or no matter it’s. I would love that. I have no idea when that will be, if that’s 5, 10, 15 years from now however I wish to have the expertise of being a supervisor in a World Cup.”
We take a look at the principle potential touchdown spots for Guardiola at worldwide stage.
No. 5 Brazil
Having fairly publicly pursued Carlo Ancelotti solely to fail to stop him from extending his contract with Actual Madrid, the Brazilian nationwide workforce turned to Dorival Junior. Though he has in depth expertise with a few of Brazil’s greatest golf equipment, the 61-year-old just isn’t on the stage of an Ancelotti or a Guardiola. It may very well be that the Selecao are searching for. A brand new boss sooner or later sooner or later forward of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Mexico, Canada and the U.S. is a really potential state of affairs at which era Guardiola may need left Metropolis together with his present deal up in 2025. May a South American journey with the five-time world champions be the change of tempo that he’s searching for?
No. 4 Germany
One other potential opening which may very well be of curiosity to Guardiola within the close to future may very well be Germany who won’t be led by Julian Nagelsmann after this summer season’s UEFA Euro 2024 on dwelling soil. The Catalan tactician has coached Bayern previously and may very well be tempted by one other powerhouse with 4 World Cup titles to their identify at the beginning of the 2026 cycle. It may not be as apparent by way of stylistic match in contrast with a Brazil, however it could make sense given Guardiola’s profession up till this level, having coached in Germany with Bayern Munich.
No. 3 Spain
Arguably essentially the most logical match, although, can be Guardiola someday main the Spain nationwide workforce given that he’s a former worldwide and that main his nation of beginning would possible enchantment enormously by way of dream alternatives. It won’t occur anytime quickly provided that Luis de la Fuente has simply been prolonged as La Roja’s present head coach however there’s definitely a future state of affairs which may see Guardiola take over and return to Spanish soccer after 12 years and counting since he left Barcelona. This summer season’s Euro may make the Spain job roughly attractive relying on how De la Fuente’s aspect fares, but it surely appears to be the most definitely state of affairs when picturing Guardiola as a global boss. Till you take into account his stance on Catalan independence, that’s — such a place on a controversial subject like that will possible depend towards Guardiola and presumably rule him out of all competition for the function sooner or later.
No. 2 Argentina
Lionel Scaloni has solid doubt on his long-term future as head coach of the present world champions with this the Albiceleste’s third time as World Cup winners. Though Lionel Messi’s involvement within the 2026 title protection is but to be decided, Guardiola may very well be the type of determine to steer Argentina within the occasion that Scaloni strikes on between from time to time. Culturally it could be a great match with a Spanish-speaking squad whereas stylistically the prospect can be interesting. It’s also the type of high-profile alternative which may enchantment to Guardiola though he may also fancy a problem that requires him to finish a trophy drought versus persevering with the unbelievable success of Argentina.
No. 1 England
An intriguing pairing may very well be Guardiola and the Three Lions ought to Gareth Southgate get replaced as supervisor after Euro 2024. The Metropolis boss is aware of the English recreation and lots of the workforce’s star gamers nicely and the possibility to convey some overdue silverware again to Wembley may enchantment to Guardiola because the logical continuation of his time working within the UK. A lot of the Soccer Affiliation’s choice would possible be dictated by what occurs in Germany this summer season but it surely may change into an ideal match which turns England into severe challengers for future worldwide titles.
