Manchester City News
By Srinivas Sadhanand
Published on 2024-10-08 06:00:00
Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City boss, has been linked with managing the England national team due to his experience and success in England. Despite previously ruling himself out for the job in 2017, reports suggest that the FA has expressed interest in appointing Guardiola as the next manager, with the possibility of him taking over after his contract at Manchester City expires in 2025. However, former England player Wayne Rooney believes that the FA may prefer a manager they can control, like Gareth Southgate, rather than a big-name manager like Guardiola.
While the chances of Guardiola managing England seem remote, the FA’s decision will ultimately impact the future success of the national team. Guardiola’s success at Manchester City and his high salary demands may make him an unlikely candidate for the England job, despite his proven track record of winning trophies. Rooney’s belief that the FA may not choose a manager like Guardiola highlights the organization’s focus on maintaining control over team management, potentially at the expense of bringing in a high-profile manager.
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