Pep Guardiola is ‘rejecting the chance to become Brazil’s new boss’ after legend Ronaldo approached him about the job… with the Spaniard believing he has ‘unfinished business’ at Manchester City
- Pep Guardiola turned down the chance to become Brazil’s new national manager
- Guardiola was approached by Brazilian legend Ronaldo about the vacant position
- But he was rebuffed in his efforts by Manchester City’s title-winning manager
- Guardiola wants to win the Champions League with Man City before leaving
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reaffirmed his commitment to the reigning Premier League champions after reportedly turning down the chance to become Brazil’s new head coach.
The serial title-winning manager who enjoyed huge success in Spain, Germany and England, was offered the chance to take the step into international management following Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign.
Guardiola has never managed at the international level where the 51-year-old established himself as one of football’s greatest managers with stints at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, and he is not move at any time after the offer is rejected. , as first reported by the Mirror.
Pep Guardiola turned down the chance to become the new coach of Brazil’s national team
Brazil are looking for a new coach after their premature exit in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup
Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo has approached Guardiola’s agent Pere to see if the Spaniard would be interested in the vacant position left by former manager Tite following the country’s shock World Cup quarter-final exit Cup in Qatar.
However, he has been rebuffed in his efforts with Guardiola keen to continue at Man City for at least another two years after signing a contract extension in November that keeps him in north-west England until 2024.
The Brazilian FA is open to the idea of hiring a foreign manager for the first time since 1944, when Portuguese Joreca took charge of two games before stepping down, with Guardiola seen as the perfect choice by chief makers. of decision.
Legendary Brazilian striker Ronaldo (centre) approached Guardiola’s agent about the vacant role
However, Guardiola (right) is keen to stay in Manchester where he has unfinished business
Guardiola recently signed a new two-year contract extension with the Premier League champions
Guardiola has previously expressed his desire to manage at international level and is keen to try his hand at managing in South America but is desperate to lift a first Champions League title with City before moving on.
His current seven-year tenure in Manchester is the longest of Guardiola’s trophy-laden managerial career, having previously stalked the Barcelona dugout for just four years and stayed in Munich for just three.
Man City boss turns down chance to work with stars Vinicius Jr (left) and Neymar (right)
Guardiola wants to win the Champions League with his current crop of Man City stars before leaving
However, the City boss recently admitted he would step down from his role if he felt his influence within the dressing room was waning, with the club chasing a third successive Premier League crown.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti was also approached but also turned down the chance to manage the five-time World Cup winners in favor of staying in club football.
