Guardiola discusses potential Italy head coach position with FIGC
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 12:57 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has met with Pep Guardiola regarding the national team head coach role. Guardiola is a free agent after leaving Manchester City, where he enjoyed a successful tenure. The FIGC aims to revamp Italian football following a series of failures to qualify for major tournaments. During discussions in Barcelona, FIGC officials Paolo Maldini and Leonardo outlined their vision for the national team, emphasizing a comprehensive overhaul that would include all national teams. Guardiola is currently considering the proposal, alongside other candidates such as Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo.
- •Guardiola is a free agent after parting ways with Manchester City.
- •FIGC officials met with Guardiola over three days to discuss the role.
- •Italy has failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups.
- •Maldini and Leonardo presented an 'Azzurro project' for national team reform.
- •Other candidates for the position include Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo.
"The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has met with Pep Guardiola to convince him to take over as national team head coach, according to Sky in Italy.
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