Pep Guardiola trying 'to discover life' after Man City departure as coach admits he doesn't 'feel' desire to return to football

Guardiola embraces managerial sabbatical

Guardiola has insisted that he does not miss the game at all after deciding to

Catalan tactician explains absence

In a recent interview with the

"From a mental standpoint, I don't miss anything at all. I started managing at 37, and my entire life has been bound to football. Now, I want to try and discover life, to be happy doing other things that have nothing to do with football," Guardiola explained.

"I love my job, but there comes a time when you feel you have to stop. Maybe one day I'll wake up and say, 'Right, I want to get back into management.' But that feeling has to come from within, and today, I just don't feel it."

Family values take priority

The decision to step away temporarily was heavily driven by a strong desire to dedicate time fully to family and reflect on the remainder of life's journey. He continued: "I'm trying to figure out what my life will look like. I decided to stop because I want to take a bit more care of myself. I want to spend more time with my children and with my father, who is 95 and still with us. I've reached the age of 56, I'm no longer young, and the way you see things changes as well. I'm still adjusting to this new phase, but it's going pretty well."

Future horizons remain open

While he acknowledges his current happiness in his new life, Guardiola has not entirely ruled out a future return to football. "I started managing at 37, and today I'm 56. I need to do new things. Right now, I feel very happy."

Regarding a potential return to City, Guardiola added: "One day, of course, I will return to the Etihad Stadium. But right now, I want to stay behind the scenes. If they ever need me, I'll be there," he explained.

To conclude, he also paid a special