Pep Guardiola has given a new update on his future at Manchester City and whether the FA approached him about the England job before Thomas Tuchel's appointment.
city of manchester Manager pep guardiola He declined to say whether the Football Association had contacted him. England Work before being appointed. Thomas Tuchel.
The 53-year-old has been touted as a possible candidate to succeed him. Gareth SouthgateHe resigned as president of the Three Lions in July after losing to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
There were reports that The FA sounded Guardiola His contract with Manchester City expires in June 2025, to evaluate his interest in taking over as England manager next year.
However, Guardiola decided to avoid questions about whether he had contacted him and congratulated Tuchel – whose The appointment was confirmed on Wednesday. – get a “great job” like that in international football.
“Thomas Tuchel is the coach. I congratulate them, the FA and Thomas, for the great work,” Guardiola told reporters at a press conference on Friday. “I love England. I've been here for nine years. “It's much better for both of us.”
When asked if there had been any contact from the FA, Guardiola replied: “Thomas Tuchel is the manager. So forget it. I'm the manager of Man City, forget it. The rest is not important.”
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Guardiola will “unconditionally” support Tuchel as England coach
Guardiola was also asked if the England coach should be English: “There is everything, each man has zero interference in the place where we are born. We haven't decided. Mom and dad decide in moments and nine months. And here we are, it's a fact.
“The federation decides on a foreign coach with a good track record. My opinion is that I will support. [Tuchel] unconditionally. They praise him when he wins and criticize him when he loses, but his nationality does not matter.
“I know we are proud of where we come from, but the world is so big that you have to keep an open mind and I am here to learn from you.
“This is happening all over the world, where people believe they are better than others. This is happening in Ukraine, Russia, Israel and parts of Africa where people think they are better than others. I don't like. People criticize someone for being born in a different place.
“The federation decided [Tuchel is] “Gareth Southgate is the right person to lead this transition and continue the incredible work he has done.”
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Guardiola confirms international interest, but has yet to decide Manchester City's future
Guardiola has reiterated his desire to coach at international level in the future and confirmed that he is yet to make a final decision on his future at Manchester City.
When asked if he still wanted to be an international coach, Guardiola replied tersely: “Yes.”
Regarding his future at Manchester City, he added: “I have said it many times and I hope they don't ask me more. [still] to decide. I haven't made any decisions. I will definitely 100% let you know when I pick it up. That's why there are no leaks.
“The club never told me [when they want a decision on my future]. Become a point? Yes, but surely the club has options when Pep leaves. Sooner or later it will happen and you need to prepare. This would not be surprising.
“I want to make sure it is the best for the club. I will not delay any action thinking that it will be a problem for the club. They understand my problems.
“If the club asks me for my opinion [on my successor] I will give you an opinion, but it is not a decision for me. It must be the club.
“The wolves (on Sunday) are my priority and my players, how they return from the national team. That is my concern.”
Recent reports suggest that Guardiola He is inclined to sign a short-term contract extension Manchester City likes the idea of completing at least 10 years at the Etihad Stadium. “It is more likely” that he will stay at the club If they are found guilty of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
