Fresh update provided on Pep Guardiola’s chances of becoming the next England manager

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Published on 2024-07-17 17:30:00

Following Gareth Southgate’s exit as the England national team manager, there have been speculations about Pep Guardiola potentially taking on the role. Southgate resigned after England’s loss in the European Championship final to Spain, ending his eight-year tenure with several notable achievements, such as a fourth-place finish in the 2018 World Cup and reaching the finals of Euro 2020 and 2024.

Despite Guardiola’s expressed desire to coach a national team at some point in his career, it is uncertain when that might happen and if England would be his top choice. Recent reports suggest that Guardiola may not be the favorite candidate to replace Southgate due to various factors, including his existing contract with Manchester City until the end of the season and financial concerns for the Football Association, as they might struggle to match his current salary.

Manchester City, on the other hand, are also uncertain about Guardiola’s future with the club, despite holding negotiations in Abu Dhabi after their Premier League win. The club’s owners and executives met with Guardiola, but his future intentions remain unknown. Guardiola is likely to take some time before deciding on his next move, while England’s pursuit of him as their next manager appears to be uncertain at this time.

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