According to astonishing claims, GARETH SOUTHGATE has chosen the day he would step down from his position as England manager.
Gareth Southgate has reportedly set the date he will quit as England boss
The FA are lining up Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as his replacement
And Pep Guardiola is reportedly Pep Guardiola’s replacement, according to the FA.
After EURO 2024, Southgate’s contract as manager of the Three Lions expires.
Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, has a one-year deal that ends in 2025.
The Daily Mail asserts that the FA would attempt to persuade the Spaniard to accept the vacant England manager position, with some FA employees considering his appointment to be a “dream.”
The paper details how England’s top officials talked about Southgate’s replacement in the event that he decided to step down after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Prior to the tournament in Qatar, when England advanced to the quarterfinals, FA technical director John McDermott met with colleagues to consider potential replacements.
Eddie Howe, Graham Potter, Mauricio Pochettino, and Brendan Rodgers were a few of the candidates mentioned.
The FA is reportedly aware of the uncertainties surrounding England’s situation following the European Championships next year.
They are apparently interested in knowing where they stand with Guardiola but will keep the four managers who were previously discussed in mind.
Guardiola might not get the Spain position because of his open support for Catalan independence.
Although the FA is still feeling the effects of COVID-19, with reported losses of £300 million, his wages may make it difficult to integrate him into the England team.
The story does not completely rule out the prospect of Southgate continuing on through the 2026 World Cup among the rumors of a new England manager.
Short-term Three Lions coach Gareth Southgate has suffered a setback as Jack Grealish and Trent Alexander-Arnold were forced to withdraw due to injury.
After playing Ukraine in an EURO 2024 match on Saturday, England will play Scotland in a friendly the following Tuesday.