The Italian football federation has confirmed talks with Pep Guardiola about a possible takeover of the national team. The information was revealed by Giovanni Malagò on the podcast Cronache di Spogliatoio, after the former Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona coach announced his intention to take a year-long break. BBC News ↗
Italy is seeking a significant boost after reportedly failing to qualify for three World Cups in a row. Guardiola has not yet accepted the offer, but according to published reports he has at least agreed to consider it. The talks therefore do not rule out the possibility that, after his club career, the coach could move into international football. El Pais ↗
According to statements from the Italian side, the financial aspect of a potential deal need not be the decisive obstacle. Exceptions could be considered in Guardiola's case, given that he is a coach with an exceptionally strong international reputation and experience at Europe's biggest clubs. At the same time, it is reported that Italy is also monitoring other candidates, so the talks with Guardiola are not the only option on the table. denik.cz ↗
The situation fits into a broader shift in the market for national team coaches following the World Cup. The Italian federation will have to decide whether to try to persuade Guardiola despite his planned break, or opt for a more readily available solution among the other candidates. n-tv ↗
Guardiola in talks over Italy national team job
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Star-Trainer im Anflug?: Italienischer Verband heizt Gerüchte um Guardiola-Coup an
n-tv
| 12:00 22.07.
Fußball: Italiens Verband bestätigt Gespräche mit Pep Guardiola
Tagesspiegel
| 11:15 22.07.
Guardiola se deja tentar por Italia para dirigir su selección
El Pais
| 12:29 22.07.
Financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola - Italian FA
BBC News
| 12:12 22.07.
Guardiola má spasit Itálii. Už jedná se svazem, ale jsou i další kandidáti
denik.cz
| 12:09 22.07.
Guardiola vede s gigantem intenzivní jednání, vysoké náklady nejsou problém
sport.cz - fotbal
| 12:00 22.07.
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