Pep Guardiola, who is on the verge of parting ways with Manchester City, has spoken about his future plans. The Spanish tactician stated that he does not intend to start working at a new club immediately after leaving, as he wants to rest and spend more time with his family.
The 55-year-old coach did not hide that he feels the need for a break after a long and productive period with the "Citizens". He emphasized that he has no concrete plans for the future yet. Although Guardiola previously mentioned an interest in managing a national team, he has not taken any practical steps in that direction.
"I have no plans for the future right now. I just want to rest and make up for the time I couldn't spend with my children," said Guardiola.
Pep has worked under the highest pressure in football in recent years. Constantly fighting for trophies at clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, preparing for matches every three days, and demanding maximum performance from players requires immense energy. Now, he says it is time to stop and reflect.
Guardiola also gave a clear answer to the question about the possibility of managing the England national team. He stressed that he has not even thought about working in football in the coming years.
"When it comes to my plans for the coming years, I haven't thought about working in football for a single second. I need to rest. I need to analyze everything that has happened during my 17-18 years of coaching. Time will tell what happens next," the Spanish tactician added.
These words clearly show Guardiola's current state. He is not quitting football, but he is prioritizing recharging, analyzing the past years, and spending time with his family. Such a decision is natural: for a coach like Pep, football is not just a job, but his entire life rhythm.
Guardiola created an entire era at Manchester City. He turned the team into one of the strongest systems in English and European football, changed the philosophy of the game, and brought major trophies to the club. Therefore, his departure is not just a simple coaching change for City, but the end of a great era.
According to reports, Enzo Maresca is expected to replace Pep at Manchester City. The Italian tactician is mentioned as a coach close to the Guardiola school. However, taking over the team after Pep will be a huge challenge for any manager.
In short, after leaving Manchester City, Pep Guardiola plans to take a temporary break from football. He is not thinking about a new club or national team, but about resting, spending time with his children, and analyzing his 17-18 year coaching journey. For now, the biggest tactic for Pep is to hit the pause button.
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