Italy were looking to appoint Pep Guardiola as their new manager following their disastrous failure to qualify for the World Cup this summer
Pep Guardiola's telling reasons for rejecting Italy job as England learn stance
Italy were looking to appoint Pep Guardiola as their new manager following their disastrous failure to qualify for the World Cup this summer
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Isaac Seelochan Senior Sports Journalist
10:52, 24 Jul 2026Updated 11:35, 24 Jul 2026
The former Manchester City boss has been in talks with Italy over becoming the national team manager.
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The FICG said talks were held with Guardiola over the possibility of succeeding Gennaro Gattuso.
