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Pep Guardiola in Talks to Coach Italy, Deal Uncertain

7/22/2026

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Italy's federation confirmed Pep Guardiola has held talks to become Italy's head coach, a post vacant since Gennaro Gattuso quit in April after missing a third straight World Cup.
He left Manchester City in May after ten years, winning six league titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League.
FIGC president Giovanni Malago said financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola's salary, but the deal remains uncertain.

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Italy's federation confirmed Pep Guardiola has held talks to become Italy's head coach, a post vacant since Gennaro Gattuso quit in April after missing a third straight World Cup.
He left Manchester City in May after ten years, winning six league titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League.
FIGC president Giovanni Malago said financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola's salary, but the deal remains uncertain.