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Guardiola is eyeing the England job in the future after leaving Manchester CityCredit: Getty<\/p>\n
Saudi Arabia<\/a> are also interested in appointing Guardiola<\/a> in the future.<\/p>\n Current national team boss Georgios Donis, who took charge in April, is under contract until July 2027.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Guardiola is fresh from leaving Manchester City<\/a> on Sunday following ten years in charge at the Etihad Stadium where he won 20 trophies, including six Premier League<\/a> titles.<\/p>\n Enzo Maresca is set to succeed him<\/a> with Guardiola expected to take a break from management, having been Barcelona<\/a> and Bayern Munich<\/a> boss prior to taking over at City<\/a>.<\/p>\n READ MORE IN FOOTBALLGuardiola’s international future<\/p>\n Ben Jacobs<\/a> discussed the possibility of Guardiola’s next job being in international football prior to his final game as City manager.<\/p>\n Both Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are viable options if chooses to make the switch.<\/p>\n However, Guardiola remains a ‘dream’ target for the FA<\/a> when it comes to succeeding current England boss Thomas Tuchel<\/a>.<\/p>\n When asked if a move to Qatar or Saudi Arabia are a possibility, Jacobs told talkSPORT’s Hawksbee & Jacobs<\/a>: “Saudi is the viable option.<\/p>\n “Although, naturally, UAE because of the links with Manchester City could be another possibility too.<\/p>\n “The England job, he\u2019s always been a dream candidate. We know that Thomas Tuchel extended, but in the long run…<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Guardiola is also seen as a long-term option for Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2034 World CupCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “I think Saudi will make a play for Pep Guardiola with a view more to the longer-term future. They won\u2019t be panicked if they don\u2019t get him now.<\/p>\n “They\u2019ll be thinking more about, is he the right manager for the 2034 World Cup?”<\/p>\n Saudi Arabia are set to host the World Cup for the first time in eight years’ time.<\/p>\n The England job remains on the cards for Guardiola, though, with Jacobs adding: “My feeling is that Pep will one day go into international management.<\/p>\n “He doesn\u2019t have anything else lined up. It\u2019s unlikely he\u2019ll take another job within the Premier League, but keep an eye on Pep just doing what Jurgen Klopp\u2019s done, taking on strategic roles.<\/p>\n “He\u2019s going to be a club ambassador for City Football Group and then in the more medium to long-term future, is his head turned by an international vacancy?<\/p>\n 4<\/p>\n Jacobs has tipped Guardiola for a role in international management down the lineCredit: Getty<\/p>\n “The Saudi Football Federation would love to bring Pep Guardiola as manager one day, but he still remains a kind of dream target for England.<\/p>\n “Of course, Thomas Tuchel is the man they\u2019ve gone for. He signed a new deal, he\u2019s the manager in place at the moment for the home Euros.<\/p>\n “If it was not to work out and end more abruptly, and there\u2019s no signs of that at this stage, then don\u2019t be surprised if England come calling for Pep Guardiola as well.”<\/p>\n Tuchel signed a new two-year contract extension<\/a> with the Three Lions in February through to the end of Euro 2028.<\/p>\n Read More on talkSPORT 4<\/p>\n Tuchel is contracted as England manager through until the end of Euro 2028Credit: Getty<\/p>\n His initial deal had been set to expire after this summer’s World Cup.<\/p>\n![\"Pep](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pep-guardiola-manager-manchester-city-1083586672.jpg\")
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