Speculations have increased in Spain and Italy about the future of Spanish coach Pep Guardiola with Manchester City, amid reports suggesting the possibility of his departure in the near future and his potential move towards coaching national teams, particularly the Italian national team.

The newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport" highlighted the idea of Guardiola taking over as coach of the Italian national team, noting that the Spanish coach had previously expressed in 2018 that he would not be opposed to this step.

With the upcoming Italian Football Federation elections scheduled for next May, reports have indicated that the new president may seek to reach out to Guardiola to gauge his willingness to take charge of the Azzurri, as part of a plan to rebuild the national team.

Despite this news, Guardiola continues to focus entirely on his current duties with Manchester City, as he aims to lead the team to win the English Premier League title for the seventh time in ten years, in addition to competing for the FA Cup, which could increase his tally to 42 titles in his coaching career.

There is still one year left on the Spanish coach's contract with the English club, without a final decision being made yet. However, reports indicate that if he decides to leave, he might prefer a less pressured experience, such as coaching a national team.

It is noted that Guardiola has a special connection with Italy, having previously played for clubs such as Brescia and Roma. Additionally, his close assistant, Manel Estiarte, has extensive experience in Italian football, which, according to reports, increases the likelihood of this move.