Pep Guardiola rejects Inter Miami manager role after Man City exit
Pep Guardiola has rejected an offer to become the new manager of Inter Miami and reunite with Lionel Messi as he plans an extended break from football following his departure from Manchester City.
The Major League Soccer franchise, co-owned by Sir David Beckham, had identified the Spaniard as their primary target to replace Javier Mascherano.
Mascherano stepped down from his role last month, leaving the Florida-based club searching for a high-profile successor.
However, the former Barcelona boss intends to take significant time away from the dugout following a highly decorated decade at the Etihad Stadium.
International ambitions follow City exit
After concluding his upcoming sabbatical, the 53-year-old reportedly hopes to transition into international management.
The Football Association previously explored the possibility of appointing him following Gareth Southgate’s resignation in 2024.
At that time, a move to the England national team proved impossible due to his binding contractual commitments in Manchester.
Those close to the revered tactician have now been informed that managing a national side remains his preferred next career step.
No reunion for Barcelona legends
A move to the United States would have seen him link up once again with eight-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi.
The pair forged one of the most successful partnerships in European football history during their celebrated time at the Nou Camp.
Together they secured three La Liga titles and lifted the Champions League trophy twice.
Despite this historic connection, Beckham and the Miami hierarchy must now look elsewhere to fill their managerial vacancy.
A legacy of English dominance
The Catalan coach departed English football having established an era of unprecedented domestic supremacy.
During his phenomenal ten-year spell in the Premier League, his dominant team claimed six top-flight titles.
His extensive trophy cabinet from his time in England also includes three FA Cups, five League Cups, and a landmark Champions League triumph.