Guardiola Turns Down Italy Role as Search for Coach Continues
Guardiola declined the post after FIGC talks, leaving Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo among the candidates as Italy seeks a new coach.
- Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to become Italy's next head coach after holding talks with Italian Football Federation technical director Paolo Maldini.
- Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago revealed earlier this week that the organization offered financial "exceptions" to land the 55-year-old Spaniard, warning "it is not certain that this thing will go through."
- Following his trophy-laden 10-year reign at Manchester City featuring six Premier League titles and the Champions League, Guardiola reportedly elected to reject the opportunity to spend time with his family.
- With Guardiola out of the running, candidates for the vacancy include former Italy manager Roberto Mancini, who led the team to Euro 2020 glory, and Andrea Pirlo; FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini also approached Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti.
- The Azzurri, which failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, has been without a head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April, and Italy will face Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on September 25.
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