Ex-Man City coach, Pep Guardiola

Pep Guardiola has rejected the chance to become the next head coach of Italy, with the decision reportedly driven by personal reasons rather than financial considerations.

The highly successful manager is taking time away from coaching and is currently focused on his family, while waiting for the right opportunity to return to the dugout.

Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on X was quoted as saying, “Pep Guardiola said no to Italy due to a personal decision, it’s not about a financial proposal. Guardiola will be back coaching at the right time and when he feels a new project is the best one possible; now dedicating time to family.”

The Spaniard has built one of the most impressive coaching careers in football history, winning major trophies with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.