Pep Guardiola has confirmed he will take a break from football after his time at Man City ends. The successful manager says he needs rest after many intense years and will step away from coaching for a while.
Guardiola Opens Up About Future Plans
Man City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he will take a break from football once he leaves the club. However, he has not yet decided exactly when he will step away. In a recent interview, Guardiola made it clear that he is not retiring from football, but he wants time to rest before starting his next challenge. (More Sports News)
New Contract at Manchester City
In November, Guardiola signed a new contract with Man City. The deal keeps him at the club for two more seasons. If he stays until the end of this contract, he will complete 11 years with the team. That would make it the longest time he has spent at any club as a manager.
While talking to ESPN Brasil, the 54-year-old coach hinted that he might leave Man City when this contract ends. But in another interview with Sky Sports, he explained that nothing is confirmed. He said he does not know if he will leave at the end of this contract, or if he might stay longer.
Not Retiring – Just Taking a Break
Man City Guardiola has taken a break from football before. After he left Barcelona in 2012, he took a one-year break before joining Bayern Munich in 2013. Now, he is thinking about doing something similar after his time at Man City ends.
Speaking to Sky Sports, he said:
“I didn’t say I’m leaving now, or at the end of the season, or even at the end of the contract. I said when I finish here—whether it’s in one year, two years, or even five years—I will take a break.”
He added that he still loves coaching and does not plan to retire yet. He simply wants time to rest and recharge before moving on to a new job in football.
Reflecting on His Career and Legacy
Guardiola is one of the most successful football managers in the world. He has won many trophies with top clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Man City. He believes that fans have enjoyed the football played by his teams.
In his interview, he said:
“There are good and bad coaches in football. The important thing is that good ones are remembered for a long time.”
He also mentioned that coaching always brings new challenges. He doesn’t know what the future holds, but he’s not worried. For now, he wants to focus on enjoying the journey and continuing to learn.
Pep Guardiola Says Good Coaches Are Remembered for a Long Time
This season has not been easy for Guardiola and Manchester City. They are far behind Premier League leaders Liverpool, with a gap of 21 points. The team is also fighting hard to stay in the top four and secure a place in next season’s Champions League.
Despite the challenges, Guardiola says this season has taught him a lot. He admitted:
“It has been a year of great learning for me personally. I knew that there would be a time when we would fall, but this season we fell a lot.”
Guardiola’s honest comments show that even the most successful managers face tough times. But he remains focused, reflective, and passionate about football.
Summary
Pep Guardiola has shared that he plans to take a break from football when his time at Manchester City ends. Although he hasn’t decided exactly when that will be, he made it clear that he is not retiring. After a challenging season, Guardiola is still learning and hopes to return even stronger after his well-deserved rest.
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