Guardiola comments on Brazil links after reported £10m-a-year offer

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied claims that he has been offered a deal worth £10m-a-year to become Brazil’s next manager.

It was reported earlier this week that the Brazilian national team had identified Guardiola as their preferred successor to current boss Tite, who is set to step down from his position after the World Cup in Qatar.

Guardiola has previously expressed his desire to manage a national team, saying at the start of the season: “The next step will be a national team, yes, if there’s a chance. I must have a break after seven years [at City], I need to stop to watch, learn from other players and maybe that is the road I will take. I would like to coach at the Euros, a Copa America, a World Cup.”

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However, prior to Sunday’s clash with Liverpool, Guardiola reiterated his commitment to City, before revealing his confusion at reports of a £10m-a-year offer from Brazil.

“I am under contract here. I am so happy here. Now is not the moment [to discuss the links]. I don’t know where that comes from,” he said in his pre-match press conference.

Looking ahead to what could potentially be the Premier League title decider, Guardiola added: “It will be massive, and an important three points but if we win there will