Italy consulted with Pep Guardiola about his curiosity in becoming a member of the four-time World Cup champion, a supply advised ESPN’s Sam Marsden.
The Italian Soccer Federation, which just lately welcomed legendary defender Paolo Maldini as its technical director, met with Guardiola in Barcelona to attempt to persuade him to take over because the nationwide crew’s head coach, in response to Sky Sports activities. Maldini’s adviser, Leonardo, was additionally in attendance.
Nevertheless, Guardiola’s assembly with Italy lasted “one minute,” because the embellished boss stays dedicated to taking a minimum of a one-year break from soccer, a supply advised Marsden. Three different nationwide groups have additionally reached out to the 55-year-old.
Italy has been on the lookout for a brand new boss to switch Gennaro Gattuso, who resigned in April after failing to guide the Azzurri again to the World Cup. The Italians have not participated within the World Cup since falling within the group stage in 2014.
Guardiola, broadly thought of one of many sport’s best coaches ever, spent the previous 10 years with Manchester Metropolis, serving to the crew win six Premier League titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy. He stepped down on the finish of the season.
Different notable names have additionally been linked to Italy’s teaching job, together with Andrea Pirlo, Antonio Conte, and Roberto Mancini, in response to Marsden. Italy gained the Euro 2020 beneath Mancini’s watch.
