Guardiola to Take Year-Long Break, May Not Return to Club Football

Pep Guardiola plans to take at least a one-year sabbatical after departing Manchester City following the final Premier League match. This is according to Catalan journalist Sergio Gonzalez, who suggests that the Citizens could be Pep's last club management role. The esteemed coach would only consider a return to football for a more intriguing challenge, such as a national team coaching position.

The 55-year-old Guardiola has spent the last 10 years at the Etihad. The Spaniard has become a true Manchester City legend since arriving from Bayern Munich in 2016. He has guided the team to six league titles, a Champions League triumph, three FA Cups, five League Cups, three Community Shields, and one UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup each.

It has already been confirmed that Enzo Maresca will be appointed as his successor. According to Gonzalez, the Italian is set to begin his tenure the day after Guardiola's departure.