'I think stopping would do me good': Guardiola drops future bombshell

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has opened up about the possibility of stepping away from football management in the future, during an appearance on renowned chef Dani Garcia’s YouTube show Desmontadito.
The Spanish coach's comments come amid a challenging period for Manchester City, who have won just two of their last ten matches—against Southampton and Nottingham Forest. The Catalan coach, who extended his contract with the club until 2027, has shown visible frustration with his team's recent performances, sparking speculation about his long-term plans.
During the interview, Guardiola reflected on how stepping away from the high-pressure environment of football could be beneficial for him personally. While he emphasised that he has no immediate plans to leave his role at Manchester City, he admitted that the idea of taking a break to pursue new interests has crossed his mind.
"I want to leave it and go and play golf but I can’t. A time will come when I feel it’s enough and I’ll definitely stop then. I’m not going to manage another team. I’m not talking about the long-term future but what I’m not going to do is leave Manchester City and go to another country to do the same thing as I am now," he said.
"I wouldn’t have the energy to do so. I’m still here doing what I am today. But the thought of starting off somewhere else, with all the process of the training and so on... no, no, no! Maybe a national team but that’s different.
"I should stop, like these chefs that go to other countries, stop and see what we’ve done well and what we could do better and when you’re busy all day day after day you don’t have time to do that. I think stopping would do me good," he continued.
Guardiola went on to add: "I’m still young and when I stop, there are several things I want to do. One of them is to learn French, dedicate my free time to myself so I can play golf and then begin to learn how to cook simple things."
Despite the current struggles, Guardiola remains committed to his team as they navigate a crucial phase of the season. However, his remarks on Desmontadito provide a rare glimpse into the personal side of the manager, hinting at a future where hobbies and self-improvement take precedence over life in the dugout.