Pep Guardiola Wants to Coach in Premier League After Bayern Munich Stint Ends
Former Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola opted not extend his three-year contract with German club Bayern Munich.
- Associated Press
- Updated: January 05, 2016 07:09 PM IST
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Pep Guardiola has said he wants to coach in the English Premier League when he leaves German club Bayern Munich at the end of this season, but hasn't yet signed a contract with a club. (Pep Guardiola Would Improve English Premier League, Reckons Jurgen Klopp)
"I'm young enough. I'm 44-years-old. I want a new challenge," said Guardiola, who opted not to extend his three-year contract at Bayern. (Pep Guardiola to Get 27 Million USD a Year at Manchester City: Reports)
"I know the club wanted to keep me, but at this stage in my career I need a new challenge. That's it, nothing more," the Spanish coach said expressing his thanks to Bayern and their chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. (Pep Guardiola, Diego Simeone Among Probables to Succeed Jose Mourinho at Chelsea F.C.)
Guardiola, who took over Jupp Heynckes' treble-winning side in 2013, led Bayern to the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup that same year, a German league and cup double in 2014, and another Bundesliga title in 2015.