Guardiola not interested in coaching return amid England and Italy links

Pep Guardiola revealed he is not "missing anything mentally" about football as he ruled out an immediate return to coaching.

The Spaniard stepped down from his role as Manchester City boss at the end of last season, bringing an end to his 10-year reign at the club.

He won 20 trophies during his time in Manchester, including six Premier League titles, while he lifted both the EFL Cup and FA Cup in his final campaign with City.

Since his departure from the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola has been linked with both the England and Italy head coach roles.

Thomas Tuchel's future was thrown into doubt after England's World Cup semi-final exit earlier this week, while Italy are still searching for Gennaro Gattuso's successor after they failed to qualify for the competition for the third straight edition.

Guardiola reportedly had a verbal agreement with England in 2024 to become their next coach, but opted to extend his deal with City instead.

And though he has previously stated his desire to coach on the international stage, he has no plans to do so in the near future.

"I don't feel like I'm missing anything mentally," said Guardiola, with quotes via IlNapolista.

"I started coaching when I was 37, and everything in my life has been connected to football. Now I want to discover life and be happy doing things that aren't related to football.

"I love my job, but there comes a moment when you feel you need to take a break. Maybe one day I'll wake up and say, 'OK, I want to coach again'. I need to feel that I miss it, and right now I don't.

"I'm trying to understand what my life will be like. I decided to stop because I want to take better care of myself. I want to spend more time with my children and with my father, who is 95 and is still here.

"I'm 56 now; I'm not young anymore, so your perspective changes. I'm still adjusting to this new chapter, but it's going quite well."