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Italy Pursues Guardiola
Tracked across 3 sources · Updated 3h ago
Italian Football Federation is reportedly adjusting its budget to appoint Pep Guardiola as head coach of the men's national team. They are also in talks with Carlo Ancelotti after a disappointing qualifying campaign, aiming to make a decision within the week.
How it unfolded
21h ago
Italy also targets Ancelotti for coach search
2d ago
FIGC prepares budget for Guardiola
What happened earlier
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Full story →Italy sound out Guardiola, Ancelotti in search for new national team coach
FIGC has held talks with Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti for the Italy national team coach position.
Italy failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for a third straight time after losing a playoff to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed Guardiola and Ancelotti are targets, having spent three days in Barcelona meeting Guardiola.
Ancelotti signed a contract extension with Brazil through 2030, but Brazil exited the 2026 World Cup in the round of 16.
FIGC hopes to appoint a new coach within the week following the resignations of former president Gabriele Gravina and head coach Gennaro Gattuso.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →FIGC plans budget for Guardiola's Italy job
Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is preparing a budget adjustment to hire Pep Guardiola as head coach of the men's national team.
Guardiola is currently under contract with Manchester City until 2025.
The move would require FIGC to secure significant additional funding.
Talks are at an early stage and no formal offer has been made yet.