'Best in the World' - Maldini Names Manager Italy Intended to Sign Before Guardiola
FIGC president Giovanni Malago said exceptions could be made for Guardiola, who is reported to want about twice the offered salary.
- On Thursday, FIGC President Giovanni Malago confirmed the FIGC engaged in discussions with Pep Guardiola regarding Italy's vacant head coach position, acknowledging potential financial exceptions could be made.
- Italy has been without a permanent head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April following the national team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.
- The FIGC prepared a $11.4 million offer, though reports suggest the Spaniard seeks double that amount; other candidates include Roberto Mancini, Antonio Conte, and Andrea Pirlo, currently managing Dubai United.
- Maldini, tasked with rebuilding the Azzurri's technical structure, confirmed on Thursday the federation also approached Carlo Ancelotti, who remains committed to Brazil.
- Guardiola, who departed Manchester City this summer, recently stressed he is in no rush to return to management, stating he wants to "discover life" and is not currently feeling the urge to coach.
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'Best in the world' - Maldini names manager Italy intended to sign before Guardiola
Legendary defender, Paolo Maldini, has identified the manager that Italy intended to sign for the national team before engaging in discussions with former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola. In April, the Azzurri experienced a defeat in a penalty shoot out against Bosnia and Herzegovina during the European play off final (1-1, 4-1 on penalties). This […] ‘Best in the world’ – Maldini names manager Italy intended to sign before Guardiola
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