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Pep Guardiola next job odds: Italy price drifts as England odds shorten
It’s only been a matter of weeks since Pep Guardiola left Manchester City but he’s barely been out of the headlines since.
After 10 successful years at the Etihad with 17 major trophies won, it’s no surprise to see him linked with a range of jobs, but Guardiola is unlikely to jump into any old role right away.
The 55-year-old was on the Italian Football Federation’s wish list, after they were forced to watch the 2026 World Cup from afar having failed to qualify for the third successive tournament.
The two parties held talks, but it is believed they couldn’t agree terms, so the Spaniard walked away and will continue his break from the game.
It has been suggested Guardiola found out he was second choice for the role after Carlo Ancelotti, which may have played a part in the talks breaking down, as could the reported demands of £17m a year.
At one point he was odds-on for the role according to football betting sites , but he is now favourite to replace Thomas Tuchel as manager of England.
However, with a subsequent deal for Andrea Pirlo falling through for Italy , you can still get 5/1 on Guardiola taking charge of the Azzurri.
Guardiola next job odds
Next job?
Latest Odds
Bookie
England
13/8
Sky Bet
Italy
5/1
Paddy Power
Barcelona
5/1
Sky Bet
Bayern Munich
11/2
Paddy Power
Argentina
11/2
Sky Bet
Brazil
6/1
Paddy Power
Any MLS team
7/1
Sky Bet
Spain
15/2
Paddy Power
Will the English FA make a change?
After the disappointment of going out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage, despite leading Argentina until five minutes from time, Tuchel was under huge pressure.
But, after securing third place, the Three Lions' best finish since winning the tournament in 1966, all of the initial noise seems to have quietened down.
England might not have reached that elusive final, but the FA did extend Tuchel’s contract in February to lead them through to Euro 2028, and third place is unlikely to be deemd a sackable offence.
The FA have been long-time admirers of former Manchester City and Barcelona boss Guardiola, and it is believed the pair had a verbal agreement before Tuchel's appointment.
You can get 13/8 on England being his next role on UK betting sites . The question will be whether Guardiola is still looking for a job when the FA is next looking for a manager.
Would he ever go back to Barcelona?
Guardiola has been successful in every job he’s had, winning 13 major titles with Barcelona, including the Champions League twice and La Liga three times.
In three years at Bayern Munich, he won three league titles and the German Cup twice as well as the Uefa Super Cup and Fifa Club World Cup.
It’s not a surprise that both of those clubs are among the favourite destinations for Guardiola’s next move, with betting apps offering 5/1 on Barca and 11/2 on a return to Germany.
Neither are looking for a new boss right now, with Hansi Flick and Vincent Kompany both winning their respective league titles last season.
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