In a shocking turn of events, Brazil has added Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to their shortlist of candidates to become the new manager of the Selecao. According to reports from UOL, Guardiola is considered an “impossible” dream option, but the Brazilian Football Confederation is willing to take a chance on luring him to the national team.
Brazil is currently on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Dorival Junior earlier this week. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, the pressure is on to find the right person to lead the team to success. Alongside Guardiola, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and Al-Hilal coach Jorge Jesus are also in the running for the top job.
Ancelotti is reportedly Brazil’s preferred choice, but Guardiola’s name on the shortlist has sent shockwaves through the football world. The Manchester City boss has previously expressed his desire to manage a national team before he retires, and Brazil would be an attractive proposition for any manager.
However, there are significant obstacles to overcome before Guardiola could even consider taking the job. His current contract with Manchester City runs until 2027, and Brazil will want to appoint a new manager as soon as possible to prepare for the 2026 World Cup. It seems unlikely that Guardiola would be able to extricate himself from his City contract, making a Brazil move seem like mission impossible.
Despite the challenges, Brazil’s interest in Guardiola is a testament to his reputation as one of the greatest managers in the world. His success at Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City has earned him a reputation for being able to build and maintain winning teams, and his tactical acumen is unparalleled.
If Brazil were able to pull off the impossible and lure Guardiola to the Selecao, it would be a major coup for the country’s football federation. However, it seems more likely that they will have to look elsewhere for their next manager. Carlo Ancelotti remains the favorite for the job, and his experience and success at the highest level make him an attractive proposition.
As the search for Brazil’s next manager continues, football fans around the world will be watching with bated breath. Will Pep Guardiola make the impossible possible and take the reins at the Selecao, or will Brazil have to look elsewhere for their next manager? Only time will tell.
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