Pep Guardiola wants to coach in Premier League after Bayern

MUNICH (AP) — Pep Guardiola says he wants to coach in the English Premier League when he leaves Bayern Munich at the end of this season, but hasn't yet signed a contract with a club.

Guardiola, who opted not to extend his three-year contract at Bayern, says "I'm young enough. I'm 44-years-old. I want a new challenge."

The Spanish coach expressed his thanks to Bayern and its chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge "because I know the club wanted to keep me, but at this stage in my career I need a new challenge. That's it, nothing more."

Guardiola, who took over Jupp Heynckes' treble-winning side in 2013, led Bayern to the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup that same year, a German league and cup double in 2014, and another Bundesliga title in 2015.