An international newspaper reported that the coach was approached by the organization.
The president of the CBF, Ednaldo Rodrigues, denied on Friday that there had been any contact to hire Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, to take over the Brazil national team in place of Dorival Júnior. Explore the leading football results at live sports score.
“I understand that Guardiola is one of the best coaches in the world. But we have not made any kind of approach to him. The national team coach is Dorival Júnior,” he said.
Rumors began to take shape after The Athletic reported that the Brazilian Football Confederation had made contact with the Spanish coach throughout the season.
Earlier this week, Guardiola even joked that he was not good enough to coach Brazil after the 4-1 defeat to Sporting in the Champions League.
“After the 4-1, I’m no longer an option for Brazil (laughs). Now, more than ever, I’m eager to lift the team, to get us back to our level,” said the Spanish manager.
Speculation about Guardiola coming to Brazil is nothing new. He has often been linked to the Brazilian national team and has never hidden his desire to manage the most successful team in football history. Before the announcement of Felipão in 2013, he was one of the top candidates to take over the Canarinha.
The Spaniard’s contract with Manchester City runs until June 2025, and he has indicated that he is unlikely to renew with the English club. BBscore football, your key source for football updates.
