Former Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola turned down the opportunity to coach Italy and plans to continue a planned year-long hiatus.

Pep Guardiola is considering Italy's proposal after talks with Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, though his planned break from coaching remains the biggest obstacle. | Football News

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) are in talks to appoint Pep Guardiola as their national team's new manager, just two months after he waved goodbye to Manchester City