The prospect of Manuel Pellegrini managing The Red, Chile’s national team, remains a hot topic, especially given his esteemed reputation adn the team’s current struggles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers under coach Ricardo Gareca.

As he prepares for a significant final with Betis against Chelsea in Poland, the experienced manager addressed the possibility of taking on the national team role.

In an interview with Spanish newspaper El Mundo, pellegrini discussed the Conference League final and his future in football after a distinguished career spanning More than 30 years.

the former coach of Real Madrid and Manchester City shared his aspirations. “I have many years left and hopefully many of them here at Betis,” he stated.

However, the Chilean’s comments about La Roja have sparked excitement among fans eager for a resurgence.

“I also have that challenge of the Chilean team. So as long as I have that mental and personal obligation to demand a little more, we will follow this career,” he affirmed.

Pellegrini doesn’t foresee retirement anytime soon. “I still enjoy it, but under very high personal demand, football and extra football, even though for many with 71 years it would be enough,” he added.

“The player has to feel that there is a technician in front of him more prepared, in what is culture, language learning or things related to preparation,” he concluded.

Throughout his career, Pellegrini has secured 11 official titles, notably the 2013-14 Premier League title with City, the 2021-22 Copa del Rey with Betis, and earlier titles with San Lorenzo (2001) and River Plate (2003) in Argentina.