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Italian Football Federation Holds Talks with Pep Guardiola About Becoming National Team Head Coach: Report
Paolo Maldini and Leonardo traveled to Barcelona as the federation seeks a quick replacement after Italy missed a third straight World Cup.
- Italian Football Federation technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo traveled to Barcelona to meet Pep Guardiola, attempting to convince the Spaniard to become Italy's new head coach.
- Gennaro Gattuso departed his role following Italy's failure to reach this year's World Cup, leaving the national team seeking a successor to stabilize the squad.
- While pursuing the former Manchester City manager, the FIGC is also considering Roberto Mancini, Antonio Conte, and Andrea Pirlo as candidates; the Catalan assesses his future after leaving the Etihad at season's end.
- Speaking last week, Guardiola insisted he was in no hurry to return to the dugout, stating: "I have to feel it and experience that I really miss it and need it."
- New FIGC president Giovanni Malago hopes for an appointment in days, aiming to stabilize Italy's coaching situation after 12 years without World Cup football.
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·Madrid, Spain
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·Rome, Italy
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