Pep Guardiola expected to reject a USMNT offer after Mauricio Pochettino’s exit

Pep Guardiola is expected to decline any approach to become the next United States men’s national team coach, as he wants to take a year away from coaching after leaving Manchester City last summer. That would frustrate hopes at U.S. Soccer, where he has reportedly been a leading candidate to replace Mauricio Pochettino.

Reports differ on whether talks may take place: talkSPORT said initial negotiations were due to begin this week, while a report in The Telegraph said Guardiola was not open to offers. He has previously considered international management, speaking with Italy’s federation before turning it down, and has expressed interest in the United States. Pochettino is moving to Manchester United and is due to lead the US team for the final time on Tuesday.