Andrea Pirlo in talks to become Italy's national team manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 2:35 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
The Italian Football Federation is in discussions with Andrea Pirlo regarding the head coach position for the national team. Talks have progressed following rejections from Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti. Finalizing financial terms is ongoing, and a deal may be reached soon, placing Pirlo close to leading Italy for the next four years.
- •Pirlo is a candidate for Italy's national team manager.
- •Discussions have intensified between the Italian Football Federation and Pirlo.
- •Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti declined offers from the federation.
- •Final details on the contract are expected to be settled shortly.
- 7:20 PMYahoo Sports — Andrea Pirlo’s track record as he nears Italy job
- 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — 💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new manager
"The Italian Football Federation has taken a decisive step toward naming its next head coach. The federation’s leadership has opened formal talks with Andrea Pirlo to offer him the role of manager of...
"Andrea Pirlo is on the verge of being confirmed as the next manager of the Italy men’s national team. The FIGC are handing the reins of the new dawn of one of football’s calmest-ever personalities...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:20 PMAndrea Pirlo’s track record as he nears Italy job
Andrea Pirlo is on the verge of being confirmed as the next manager of the Italy men’s national team. The FIGC are handing the reins of the new dawn of one of football’s calmest-ever personalities...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 2:35 PM💣 Bombshell: Pirlo on verge of becoming Italy's new manager
The Italian Football Federation has taken a decisive step toward naming its next head coach. The federation’s leadership has opened formal talks with Andrea Pirlo to offer him the role of manager of...
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