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Pep Guardiola's Stance on USMNT Job After Mauricio Pochettino Exit Reportedly Revealed
U.S. Soccer may turn to other candidates as Guardiola plans a year away from coaching, with officials holding at least $10 million from Pochettino’s buyout.
Pep Guardiola will not manage the USMNT, as the Champions League winner is "determined" to take a year away from Soccer.
After a draining decade at Manchester City, Guardiola explained he lacked the energy to "fight for the title" every day.
Though linked to the role, the former Bayern Munich boss is poised to "resist" any job offer, despite claims he would be "open" to a meeting with Soccer.
Soccer has at least $10 million from Mauricio Pochettino's buyout to help fund a new appointment following the former manager's departure.
Candidates for the USMNT include New Jersey-born Real Sociedad boss Pellegrino Matarazzo and France international Henry, while Callaghan won the Concacaf Nations League during his interim stint.
Guardiola does not want to take over the selection of the United States and plans to stop for a year. The Spanish coach intends to take a break in career and will reject a possible approach of the American federation to succeed Mauricio Pochettino