Pep Guardiola's representative, Josep Maria Orobitg, has confirmed in an interview with Winwin that the 55-year-old Spaniard will not be taking charge of a club or national team this season. This decision is not a surprise, given Guardiola's comments after leaving Manchester City, where he stated that he wanted to "discover life and be happy with things that have nothing to do with football." This season will be his first extended break from the sport since 2012/13, when he took a sabbatical after leaving FC Barcelona.
Guardiola has won numerous titles during his managerial career, including several championships with Bayern München and Manchester City. His future had been the subject of speculation, with his name linked to several clubs and national teams.