Idrissa Gueye weighs future coaching ambitions after Premier League career

Everton midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye has opened up about his potential future as a football manager, revealing that he has started training to make the transition into coaching.

At 35, the Senegalese international continues to perform at a high level in the Premier League, but he is already thinking ahead to life after playing.

In an interview published on Everton’s official website, Gueye shared his thoughts on the possibility of stepping into a managerial role, expressing both excitement and caution.

“Who else at Everton could be a good coach? Maybe me,” he joked. “Everyone tells me I could do it, but I don’t know yet if I want to be a coach. We’ll see.”

Despite his uncertainty about pursuing coaching full-time, Gueye acknowledged the potential in his teammates to follow similar paths.

“Sheamus (Coleman) will be a top coach, with me at his side, maybe! Leighton Baines and maybe Ashley Young too.

The others, I don’t know!” he added, showing admiration for the leadership qualities within his current and former teammates.

Gueye, who has accumulated over 200 Premier League appearances across his stints at Lille, Aston Villa, Paris Saint-Germain, and Everton, brings a wealth of experience to the field.

His playing career, particularly his tenacity in midfield, has earned him respect, and this could form the foundation for a successful coaching career should he decide to pursue it in the future.

While Gueye has not yet committed to becoming a manager, his journey into coaching is already underway.

The former PSG player has been undergoing coaching training for more than a year, a decision that signals his intention to explore this route in the years to come.

However, as he continues to focus on his role at Everton, Gueye remains cautious about when and how he will take the next step in his career.

As he reflects on his future, Gueye’s thoughts are firmly rooted in the present. He remains dedicated to his role at Everton, where he continues to provide invaluable leadership and stability in the midfield.

For now, Gueye is fully committed to his playing duties, but he is preparing for the possibility of a transition into coaching once his playing days come to an end.

Whether he eventually becomes a manager or takes on a different role within football, Gueye’s ambition and dedication to the game are clear.

For now, though, the future remains uncertain, and only time will tell if the Senegalese star will follow in the footsteps of others who have successfully made the leap from the pitch to the touchline.