RIO DE JANEIRO, April 8 — The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has approached Pep Guardiola with a view to signing the Catalan as the country’s national team manager after this year’s World Cup, according to media reports.
The CBF has held talks with Guardiola’s brother and manager, Pere, to discuss a proposed four-year deal reportedly worth 12 million euros a year after taxes, according to Brazilian news outlet Globo Esporte.
It added that new CBF president Ednaldo Rodrigues has prioritized the entity’s pursuit of Guardiola since his appointment in March.
The CBF’s interest in signing Guardiola has been long known and the Manchester City boss has previously deflected speculation about a possible move to South America by saying the position should be filled by a Brazilian.
Brazil’s current manager Tite confirmed in February that he would be stepping down after this year’s World Cup, to be played in Qatar from November 21 to December 18.
Guardiola’s contract with Manchester City is due to expire in June 2023. (Xinhua)
