JAKARTA – Pep Guardiola said he plans to take a break after announcing his departure from Manchester City. He confirmed that he would not work in the football world for a while.
Guardiola confirmed on Friday, May 22, 2026, local time, that he will end his 10-year tenure at the Etihad Stadium after the final match of the season against Aston Villa on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
The 55-year-old has been linked with a job in the national team in the future, but he will take a break before deciding his next move.
“Now rest. There are no plans to train for the time being. Otherwise, I will stay here. I need to step back, I will not train for a while,” Guardiola said in a press conference, reported by ESPN.
When Jurgen Klopp resigned as Liverpool boss in 2024, the German coach cited a lack of energy as the main reason for leaving Anfield.
Asked if he had experienced the same thing, Guardiola agreed.
“Of course. I feel I wouldn’t have the energy needed every three days to fight for the title, to be in front of the players.”
“I know, I myself have that energy, but I feel I won’t have it anymore. It’s been 10 years. The biggest decision was not because I didn’t have that ambition or I didn’t want to try it again, but this is the right moment and time,” he said.
Guardiola said after the 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 WIB – which confirmed Arsenal as the English League champion – that he would speak to Manchester City Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak about his future.
He informed the Citizens squad of his intention to step down on Friday morning, but admitted that he feels this could be his last season for a while.
“It’s not about when (the decision is made). It’s not today or tomorrow, it’s the moment where you feel okay, let’s do it.”
“This is not yesterday or a week ago. It is a little bit, but of course we are competing. I need the players to be with me and I am with them.”
“When we can no longer fight for anything else, that’s when I want to say a proper goodbye to my people on Sunday,” Guardiola said.
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