Italian FA Chief Says in Touch with Guardiola over Coaching Vacancy
- On Wednesday, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed holding talks with Pep Guardiola, the former Manchester City manager, regarding Italy's vacant head coach position.
- The vacancy follows Gennaro Gattuso's resignation as Italy head coach in April after the team failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
- Malago noted "financial exceptions" could be made for the 55-year-old Guardiola, while confirming former Italy internationals Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo remain as potential candidates.
- Despite confirming talks, Malago added he is "not sure that this will come about," though he emphasized it was "important to open a dialogue."
- Italy faces Belgium in the Nations League on September 25, aiming to stabilize the Azzurri program after failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
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