The coach, whose contract with Manchester City ends in June 2025, has reportedly shown interest, especially with the 2030 World Cup in sight
The (CBF) is looking to convince , the current coach of , to take command of the Brazilian team. According to information from the website The Athletic, Guardiola has shown interest in coaching a national team, especially with the 2030 team in sight. Although he was approached to lead the , he did not show great enthusiasm for the proposal. Since the beginning of 2024, the Confederation has made several attempts to contact the coach. The situation became more complicated after the re-election of Ednaldo Rodrigues as president of the entity, which resulted in him being hired as the team’s new coach, frustrating expectations that Carlo Ancelotti could take on the role.
Guardiola currently has a contract with Manchester City that extends until June 2025. However, the club is facing a challenging time, with player injuries and a series of recent defeats. This has sparked speculation about the possibility of Guardiola ending his career at City, where he won 18 titles in eight years, and the expectation is that he will renew his contract for another season before considering a role with a national team. Meanwhile, the Brazilian team, under the direction of Dorival Júnior, is preparing for its next challenges in the World Cup Qualifiers. Brazil will face Venezuela on November 14th and Uruguay on the 19th of the same month. Currently, the team occupies fourth place in the league table, with 16 points so far.
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Posted by Luisa dos Santos