Pep Guardiola Considering $28 Million Contract Proposal from Palestine National Team

Ramallah — Pep Guardiola is reportedly giving serious consideration to a $28 million offer to become the head coach of the Palestine national football team. The proposal was submitted last week to the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) in Ramallah. According to insiders, the contract would run for four years, with performance bonuses tied to qualification in the AFC Asian Cup and FIFA World Cup rounds.

Guardiola’s team at Manchester City has been informed of preliminary discussions, though no formal meeting has been scheduled yet. The PFA has also approached a few senior advisors of Guardiola, including Manel Estiarte, to assess feasibility. The plan would include bringing technical staff from Europe and paying for training camps in neutral venues outside the region. As part of the deal, the PFA would commit to upgrading facilities in the West Bank and Gaza, and cover travel logistics that have historically been a barrier for Palestinian players.

Sources say Guardiola is interested, but wants clarity on security, visas, and federation stability first. He will demand guarantees that political interference will not hinder team operations. The PFA expects to issue a public statement once formal acceptance is confirmed. If he accepts, he would replace the current coach Ihab Abu Jazar. The move, if completed, would be celebrated as a bold step by Palestine in international sport.