The Telegraph reports exclusively that Pep Guardiola will reject any approach from the United States to appoint him as head coach following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure.
The 55-year-old coach was determined to take a year off after leaving Man City last summer. It is well known that Pep Guardiola hopes to lead a national team at a major tournament at some point in his career.
Guardiola held talks with the Italian side but ultimately turned down the opportunity. Mancini returned as head coach last summer. England also enquired about the possibility of Guardiola replacing Southgate before appointing Tuchel in 2024.
Pep Guardiola has never hidden his desire to manage a national team. He has long been drawn to Brazil and its iconic yellow shirt, while the prospect of managing England also appeals to him.
The United States Soccer Federation is expected to approach Pep Guardiola. After leaving Barcelona in 2012, Guardiola spent time in the United States, living mainly in New York during a sabbatical before taking charge of Bayern.
Pep Guardiola once spoke about his fascination with the United States and how much he enjoyed living in an apartment near Central Park, where he could lead a relatively undisturbed life.
Mauricio Pochettino will leave his current role on Wednesday and replace Michael Carrick as Man United manager. He is expected to fly to Manchester on Thursday.
Reports claim that Pep Guardiola is willing to meet with U.S. officials, but sources insist he wants to take a year away from football and is not open to any offers.