Pep Guardiola rejects Inter Miami approach to target future England role
Pep Guardiola has firmly rejected an approach from Inter Miami following his departure from Manchester City, instead setting his sights on a future role in international management.
The 54-year-old recently concluded a decade of unprecedented dominance at the Etihad Stadium and is now fully committed to taking a sabbatical to recharge with his family.
However, the Catalan tactician has privately expressed a burning ambition to lead a nation to World Cup glory when he eventually returns to the dugout.
The prospect of managing the England national team remains highly appealing to the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss.
FA interest remains despite Tuchel appointment
The Football Association originally pursued the serial winner following Gareth Southgate’s resignation earlier this year, although an immediate deal proved impossible.
Thomas Tuchel is currently under contract to guide the Three Lions through to Euro 2028, having recently assumed control of the squad.
Despite this apparent security, the FA reportedly continues to keep the highly decorated coach at the top of their wishlist should future opportunities arise.
Beckham snubbed as City search continues
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham had made the legendary manager his primary target to replace Javier Mascherano in Major League Soccer.
The Florida-based franchise even delayed appointing a successor in a desperate bid to convince the tactical mastermind to relocate to the United States.
Those hopes have now been extinguished, with the outgoing coach signalling to the Miami hierarchy that attempting to change his mind would be a waste of time.
Back in Manchester, the Premier League champions are yet to name a permanent replacement, though former assistant Enzo Maresca is considered the frontrunner.
While stepping away from frontline coaching, the iconic figure will retain a connection to his former employers by becoming a global ambassador for the City Football Group.