Pep Guardiola Has Already Given England His International Job Stance – And It’s Not What You’d Expect
England are on the hunt for a new national team manager after Gareth Southgate’s shock resignation, and one man who’s been touted as a potential replacement is none other than Pep Guardiola. But, according to reports, Guardiola has already given the Football Association his stance on taking the job – and it’s not what you’d expect.
The Three Lions are in need of a new gaffer after Southgate’s departure, and the FA have announced that the process of appointing his successor is already underway. An interim solution could be selected if needed, with England’s Nations League campaign set to kick off in September.
Guardiola, who’s under contract at Manchester City until next summer, has long been rumored to be interested in managing on the international stage. But, despite his impressive resume, it seems he’s not willing to take the reins at the England national team.
In a statement, the FA announced that the process of appointing Southgate’s successor is already underway, with a manager set to be confirmed as soon as possible.
Guardiola’s Conditions
So, what’s holding Guardiola back from taking the England job? According to reports, it’s not about the challenge or the prestige – it’s about the wages. Guardiola is reportedly demanding a significant amount of money to take the job, and the FA are hesitant to meet his demands.
But, despite the financial implications, Guardiola has long expressed an openness to managing on the international stage. In a 2018 interview, he said: "I would like to play a World Cup and a European Championship. I would like to live in that situation. When I see the World Cup, I think I would like to be there."
A Catalan’s Dilemma
One reason why Guardiola might be hesitant to take the England job is his pride as a Catalan. In 2018, he responded to a question about managing Spain in the future by saying: "I think that is not going to happen." This has led some to speculate that Guardiola might be unwilling to take on an international job that doesn’t align with his Catalan heritage.
What’s Next for England?
So, what’s next for England after Southgate’s departure? The FA will need to move quickly to appoint a new manager, with the Nations League campaign just around the corner. In the meantime, an interim solution could be selected to keep the team on track.
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