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Andrea Pirlo set to become Italy's new coach with 2030 World Cup goal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:35 AM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Andrea Pirlo set to become Italy's new coach with 2030 World Cup goal

Summary

Andrea Pirlo is poised to take over as the head coach of Italy, following Pep Guardiola's decline of the position. The Italian Football Federation is aiming for success by the 2030 World Cup, and a four-year contract is expected to be formalized soon. Meanwhile, Inter Milan is in discussions regarding a potential move for Cristian Romero, addressing salary concerns and competition from other clubs. Ongoing negotiations between clubs are also highlighted, particularly involving Juventus and goalkeeper deals, with several players under consideration.

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By the Numbers

•Pirlo will sign a four-year contract with Italy.
•Inter Milan is negotiating for Cristian Romero's transfer.
•Guardiola declined the Italy coaching role.
•Juventus is considering goalkeeper options including Vicario.
•Player transfers and negotiations are ongoing this summer.

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7:35 AMYahoo Sports — Today’s Papers – Pirlo gets the Italy job, Inter fight for Romero

What they're saying

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La Gazzetta dello SportItaly to PirloHe’ll be the coach after Guardiola’s rejection. The target is the 2030 World Cup. Four-year contract: Buffon says no.In Austria with Andrea, waiting for the si...
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