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Manchester City fans are still reeling from the news that their legendary leader is finally moving on, but a familiar voice has already mapped out a sensational next step. Oasis star Noel Gallagher believes that after conquering the club game, the tactical genius will set his sights on the one major trophy missing from his cabinet: the World Cup.
A Three Lions future for Pep?
As the blue half of Manchester prepare for an emotional farewell, Oasis star Gallagher has suggested the outgoing manager could eventually end up in the England dugout. Following the official announcement of Guardiola’s departure from Man City this summer after a decade of dominance, many are wondering what lies ahead for the man who won 20 major trophies at the Etihad.
Gallagher, a close friend of the Spaniard, said talkSPORT: “If I knew him, I would expect him to go after the World Cup with someone, I think that would motivate him. That’s the only thing he hasn’t won. He’s done everything in the game, he’s changed the game, he’s changed the way people perceive the game. I see him winning the World Cup, I see him being the England coach. I could see him being the Netherlands coach, I could see him leading one of the ‘Big Six,’ there’s no way he’s leaving the game.”
Life after the Etihad genius
The transition at City is already underway, and Enzo Maresca is expected to fill the massive void left by his former mentor. With Guardiola taking on the role of global ambassador at the City Football Group, Gallagher has warned the era of guaranteed silverware could be coming to an end for the Citizens.
“Look, forget about replacing it, it’s over now,” Gallagher admitted. “This almost one hundred percent certainty of winning a trophy every season with Pep, it’s done now, forget it. Now we have to reset, and now Khaldoon [Al Mubarak] becomes the most important man at the club and we need to get back there. We will never see Guardiola again. And it’s not just a sad day for Man City fans, it’s a sad day for the Premier League because he was at the box office, he was a superstar. »
The pressure on Thomas Tuchel
Gallagher’s comments regarding the England post come at a time of significant tension within the national team. Current boss Thomas Tuchel is already facing scrutiny before the tournament even begins in North America. Former Watford striker Troy Deeney has warned that failing to win the World Cup should be a sackable offense for the German manager.
Tuchel’s controversial squad selections, which saw the omission of stars like Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, have left the door open for speculation over his long-term future. If the Three Lions fail to deliver on their promises on the world stage, the FA could well find themselves searching for a successor. At that point, the most successful manager in modern history will be available and looking for his next challenge.
A legacy that changed English football
Whatever his next move, Guardiola’s impact on the English game remains unprecedented. Looking back on his time in Manchester, the Catalan coach recently highlighted the connection he felt with the city’s hard-working spirit. “This is a city built on labor. Corruption,” he said. “You see it in the color of the bricks. People who came early and stayed late. The factories. The Pankhursts. The unions. The music. Just the industrial revolution and how it changed the world. And I think I learned to understand that, and so did my teams.”
Gallagher hopes that even if Guardiola moves into international management, he will remain a beacon for City in the future. “There are rumors that he is going to stay in the Manchester City football squad, so that would be great,” he added. “I think it would be terrible if we lost his knowledge. I hope he becomes our Johan Cruyff. Cruyff has discovered him and I hope Pep will be there when the powers that be need him to pick his brain.”
