According to “La Gazzetta dello Sport”, Pep Guardiola also refused the opportunity to coach the four-time world champions.
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He was the Italians’ second choice – the first, Carlo Ancelotti, also said “no” to his home country’s national team and remained to coach Brazil.
“Thank you, I feel honored, but I don’t feel it’s the right time,” gazzetta.it quotes P. Guardiola’s refusal.
The 55-year-old specialist is currently unemployed. After leaving “Manchester City” club, where he spent a decade (2016–2026).
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Another Italian choice is Andrea Pirlo, writes “La Gazzetta dello Sport”.
The 47-year-old Italian currently coaches the “Dubai United” club in the United Arab Emirates championship.
“We are looking for a long-term coach. One who would work for 8–10 years,” said the head of the Italian national football team, the legendary Paolo Maldini.
We remind you that the Italians have missed their third consecutive World Cup, and after the fiasco in the qualifiers, Gennaro Gattuso was bid farewell.
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