Pep Guardiola explains why he stepped away from football...

“Manchester City” and former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he does not miss coaching at the moment. The Spanish tactician stated that after living and breathing football for years, he now wants to explore other aspects of his life.

Guardiola, who left Manchester City at the end of last season, emphasized that to return to football, he must first miss the job. Right now, he feels no such need.

“I don't miss coaching”

The 56-year-old expert noted that he has been working as a coach since he was 37 and that almost his entire life has been tied to football.

“Mentally, I don't feel the urge. I want to discover a different life for myself now. I want to find happiness in doing something other than football,” said Guardiola.

According to him, even though he loves coaching, there comes a time in a person's life when a break is necessary.

One condition for a return

Guardiola did not completely rule out the possibility of returning to coaching in the future. However, such a decision is not in his plans for now.

“Maybe one day I will wake up and say I want to return to coaching. But to make that decision, I first need to miss the job. Right now, I don't have that feeling,” he said.

Thus, the Spanish expert indicated that he has not left football for good, but has taken a break with an indefinite return date.

Guardiola wants to dedicate time to his family

The former City manager stated that one of the main reasons for his decision to take a break is the desire to spend more time with himself and his loved ones.

“I want to spend more time with my children and my 95-year-old father. I am 56, I am not young anymore. My perspective has changed a bit,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

Guardiola added that he is currently trying to adjust to life after coaching and figure out what he wants to do in the future.

He is enjoying his new life so far

The renowned expert says the process of adapting to life without football is still ongoing. Nevertheless, he is not unhappy with his current situation.

“I am still adjusting to life after coaching, but so far, it is not too bad,” said Guardiola.

It was also reported that an artist has created a painting depicting Guardiola alongside 11 Manchester City players.