Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he would like to manage an international team at the FIFA World Cup before bringing his coaching career to an end.
The Spaniard has enjoyed extraordinary success at club level, winning major trophies with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City. However, international football remains an experience he has yet to enjoy as a senior national team coach.
Softfootball reports that Guardiola has long been linked with potential international appointments, although his immediate focus remains on his responsibilities at Manchester City. The 54-year-old has previously spoken about his admiration for international tournaments and the unique challenges they present to coaches.
Guardiola believes the experience would be special and could represent another significant chapter in his career. His tactical reputation and extensive trophy collection would make him an attractive candidate for major football nations. He said:
I would love to manage a national team and go to a World Cup before I retire. It is something I would like to experience.
For now, Guardiola remains committed to club football, but his comments have added fresh speculation about what could come next when he eventually decides to leave the touchline at club level.
