Italy FA Chief in Discussions with Pep Guardiola for National Team Head Coach Position
Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed that Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming the country's next head coach. Malago noted that "exceptions" could be made regarding salary for the 55-year-old former Manchester City manager.
Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich, left Manchester City at the end of last season after a 10-year reign that included six Premier League titles and a Champions League win. His potential appointment comes after Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Italy head coach in April, following the team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Other candidates for the vacancy include Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, and former Azzurri midfielder Andrea Pirlo. Malago stated that these names are not the only ones on the shortlist, but rather part of a specific profile the federation is considering. Historically, Italy has only had one foreign manager, Argentine Helenio Herrera, who took charge of the team in 1966.
Despite Guardiola's previous statement that he wasn't planning on taking a new job "for a while" due to a lack of energy, he remains a popular option for the role. The Italian Football Federation is exploring various candidates, with Guardiola being a top contender.
Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich, left Manchester City at the end of last season after a 10-year reign that included six Premier League titles and a Champions League win. His potential appointment comes after Gennaro Gattuso resigned as Italy head coach in April, following the team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
Other candidates for the vacancy include Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, and former Azzurri midfielder Andrea Pirlo. Malago stated that these names are not the only ones on the shortlist, but rather part of a specific profile the federation is considering. Historically, Italy has only had one foreign manager, Argentine Helenio Herrera, who took charge of the team in 1966.
Despite Guardiola's previous statement that he wasn't planning on taking a new job "for a while" due to a lack of energy, he remains a popular option for the role. The Italian Football Federation is exploring various candidates, with Guardiola being a top contender.
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