Ednaldo Rodrigues Denies Contact with Pep Guardiola Over Brazil Management
- Ednaldo Rodrigues, president of the CBF, dismissed rumors about reaching out to Pep Guardiola.
- Reports suggested Brazil made multiple calls to Guardiola regarding the national team post.
- Rodrigues confirmed Dorival Junior remains the coach of Brazil's national team.
The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation, Ednaldo Rodrigues, has officially denied reports that Pep Guardiola has been approached to manage the Brazil national football team. Recent claims suggested that the CBF made several calls to Guardiola, especially considering his contract with Manchester City is set to expire at the end of the season. In his remarks, Rodrigues emphasized that while Guardiola is a highly respected coach, they have not pursued him for the national team role currently held by Dorival Junior. Guardiola himself has expressed a desire to manage a national team in the future, indicating his interest in leading during major tournaments, but the current reports of contact with the CBF are erroneous. Furthermore, Guardiola's remarks following a poor match further fuel public speculation regarding his future, but CBF's clear stance reiterates their commitment to the current coach.