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Outgoing Man City boss Pep Guardiola has made it clear that he won’t be in the dugout “for a while”.
During his press conference after announcing he would be standing down as manager after ten years at the Etihad, Guardiola was asked about when he could return to coaching, and he replied:
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“No plans to train for a while… I feel I will not have the energy every day, with expectations to fight for the title.”
Much like Jurgen Klopp, when he left Liverpool in 2024, it seems Guardiola has been left rather exhausted by the strains of managing a Premier League team.
Guardiola will be taking up another position at Man City
Although the 56-year-old is leaving his current post, it has been confirmed that he will staying within the City Football Group to take on a more hands-off role.
Guardiola will be a “Global Ambassador”, with his remit to hand out technical advice and collaborate with all the clubs within the City Football Group.
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Who will be replacing Guardiola?
Former Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is expected to be announced as the Catalan’s successor over the coming days.
The Italian has worked as the Under-21 manager and as assistant to Guardiola, and it appears he was handpicked for the position.
Maresca won’t be assisted by Pep Lijnders. The Dutchman was offered the chance to stay on, but he has decided that he will be leaving, along with Guardiola, following the final game of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon.
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