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Soccer-Guardiola says he wants to coach in England - reports

Jan 5 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola is looking for a new challenge and wants to work in the Premier League, he said on Tuesday. The 44-year-old Spaniard is leaving the German champions at the end of the season and has been linked with moves to Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea. "The only reason I am not renewing my contract is that I am looking for a new challenge." ," Guardiola told a news conference in Germany, according to German media. "I have several offers from England but I haven't signed anything yet." "When I have a new club, the club will communicate that. At the moment, I can't say anything else because nothing is fixed." He added: "I think I'm at the right age and I feel it is the right move for me." "I want to experience England's stadiums and emotions. I think at my age, it is the right moment to go." "I think I am young enough. I need a new challenge. My career is a long way from over." (Reporting by Ed Osmond in London, editing by Brian Homewood)