Several of football’s biggest managerial names are available for new roles this summer, with Pep Guardiola leading a list of experienced coaches expected to attract interest from clubs and national teams.
The former Manchester City boss tops Planet Football’s latest rankings after bringing his glittering spell at the Premier League club to an end.
Although Guardiola is reportedly planning a break from coaching, he has already been linked with a number of high-profile vacancies across Europe and the international game.
Italian tactician Antonio Conte is ranked second.
The former Napoli, Chelsea and Juventus manager remains one of the most respected coaches in world football due to his record of delivering instant success, even as speculation continues over a possible return to international management.
Former France head coach Didier Deschamps occupies third place after ending his lengthy tenure with the national team.
The World Cup-winning coach is expected to be a leading candidate for major jobs if he decides to return to club football.
Arne Slot sits fourth on the list, while former Flamengo coach Filipe Luís completes the top five following an impressive start to his managerial career, highlighted by domestic and continental triumphs in Brazil.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is placed sixth despite inconsistent results in recent international competitions.
Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe ranks seventh, with ex-Barcelona coach Xavi Hernández in eighth as he considers his next appointment.
Thomas Frank, who previously managed Brentford and Tottenham Hotspur, is ninth, while Thiago Motta completes the top 10. Despite a difficult spell at Juventus, Motta continues to enjoy a strong reputation after his impressive achievements with Bologna.
According to Planet Football, the availability of several high-profile managers is expected to spark intense speculation as clubs continue to reshape their coaching setups during the summer transfer window.
The top 10 available managers are:
Pep Guardiola
Antonio Conte
Didier Deschamps
Arne Slot
Filipe Luís
Julian Nagelsmann
Eddie Howe
Xavi Hernández
Thomas Frank
Thiago Motta
