Vicente del Bosque has claimed that Pep Guardiola is the best option to become the next Spain coach after recently stepping down from the post.

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The former Real Madrid coach won the World Cup and two European Championships during his time with La Roja, but a disappointing Euro 2016 campaign that saw Spain knocked-out by Italy in the round of 16 was the final curtain call for the 65-year-old.

"[Guardiola] is the best coach in the world, no doubt," he told German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung.

When asked whether the fact that Guardiola is Catalan would be an impediment to become Spain coach, Del Bosque responded, "Why can there not be a Catalan coach of the national team? It would be great to bring Catalonia back [in touch] with the rest of Spain."

Del Bosque understands that there are numerous factors that are preventing Guardiola from taking the reigns for La Roja, most notably his appointment as Manchester City coach as he prepares for his debut season in the Premier League.