At the conclusion of his current contract, Guardiola will have led Manchester City for a total of nine seasons, beginning in 2016. Before that, he managed Barcelona and Bayern Munich, only missing one season since taking over at the Nou Camp in 2008.
If Guardiola decides to depart from his current role, there’s an expectation that he will be in high demand due to his influential approach to the game. Conversely, Balague speculates that by 2025, Guardiola might consider stepping away from day-to-day club management and shift towards a less demanding role in international management, given his connections and the significant influence he has on several players in the England squad.
Balague’s insights align with Guardiola’s previous remarks, indicating his interest in pursuing a career in international management post a potential break following his tenure at Manchester City. Guardiola’s desire involves leading a national team, potentially in prestigious tournaments like the World Cup, Copa America, or European Championship.
The Football Association might express interest in Guardiola despite potential scheduling conflicts, as Gareth Southgate is anticipated to leave his position as England’s manager post the upcoming European Championships. Additionally, if the managerial role in the Netherlands becomes vacant, Guardiola, who was influenced by Johan Cruyff’s coaching philosophy during his playing days at Barcelona, could be linked to that position.
