"Started Writing Down Formations" - Paolo Maldini Reveals How Close Pep Guardiola Came to Taking over as Italy Boss Before Sabbatical Decision
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Pep Guardiola was about to agree to be an Italian coach, but rejected it because he needed to rest, explained Paolo Maldini, ex-DT de la Azzurra, in an interview published this Sunday in the newspaper Corriere della Sera.
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He wrote line-ups: Paolo Maldini reveals Pep Guardiola nearly became Italy coach
Paolo Maldini has revealed Pep Guardiola came close to becoming Italy coach, with talks reaching the stage of studying youth squads and writing lineups before the Manchester City manager ultimately turned down the role.
The Italian national team was ready to welcome the biggest coaching name, Pep Guardiola, to its bench, but in the end the Catalan refused due to physical and psychological strain.
Pep Guardiola was seen as a desirable solution for the position as Italy's national coach. Ultimately, however, the star trainer canceled. Now there are new details.
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