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Italy FA talks to Ancelotti, Guardiola for coaching role

7/24/2026

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The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has spoken with Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola about the Italy manager job.
FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said exceptions could be made for Guardiola’s salary.
Technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo spent three days in Barcelona discussing the role with Guardiola.
The federation aims to announce the new coach within the week after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following Italy’s missed World Cup qualification.

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The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has spoken with Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola about the Italy manager job.
FIGC president Giovanni Malagò said exceptions could be made for Guardiola’s salary.
Technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo spent three days in Barcelona discussing the role with Guardiola.
The federation aims to announce the new coach within the week after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following Italy’s missed World Cup qualification.