Ilkay Gundogan, a key player for Manchester City, has expressed interest in joining Pep Guardiola's coaching staff after retiring from playing. Having spent nearly a decade under Guardiola's management, Gundogan references the successful coaching paths of former players like Mikel Arteta and Enzo Maresca who transitioned from assistant roles to head coaches. He sees becoming Guardiola's assistant as an ideal starting point for his coaching career. Currently aged 34 with a contract through 2026, Gundogan feels well-equipped for a future in coaching, given his substantial experience and success in football.
I haven't asked him, but there's probably nothing better than starting out as Pep's assistant. The examples of the last few years have shown that it can pave the way for a coaching career.
Ilkay Gundogan is considering the next steps / Sportsphoto/Allstar/GettyImages - Being Pep's assistant coach would be extremely appealing to me.
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