October 14th 2024.
The Football Association has their sights set on Pep Guardiola as the next permanent manager for the England team. The 53-year-old has been approached by the FA, but he is also considering staying with Manchester City. Guardiola, who has achieved six Premier League titles since joining the English league in 2016, has a contract that is set to expire at the end of this season.
The FA is still in search of a permanent successor for Gareth Southgate, and it is unlikely that interim manager Lee Carsley will be given the job permanently. However, according to The Telegraph, the FA is facing competition from two other countries for Guardiola's services. City is also eager for him to extend his contract with the club, and reports suggest that he will most likely stay in the Premier League for another year.
Guardiola has the option to take a break once his contract with City ends next summer, as he did after leaving Barcelona in 2012 before joining Bayern Munich the following year. In a recent appearance on Italian talk show Che Tempo Che Fa, Guardiola denied rumors that this would be his final season with City. When asked about the possibility of becoming England's next manager, he responded that he has not made any decisions yet and anything is possible.
On the other hand, Carsley has been elusive about his desire to take on the England job full time after the team's two Nations League games in November. In an interview after their 3-1 win against Finland, Carsley admitted that he has not thought much about it and is focused on his current role. He also acknowledged that the England job requires a world-class coach with a winning track record, and he is still on the path to achieving that.
When asked about the reports claiming he does not want the job permanently, Carsley clarified that he is not taking sides and is following the direction of his superiors. He believes that the England team deserves a top coach and has a real chance of winning, so it is crucial to have someone with a proven record in charge. He also emphasized that he does not feel the England job is too soon for him, but it is a top job and should be given to a top coach.
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