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Italy discusses coaching vacancy with Guardiola and Ancelotti

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 5:08 PM

Last updated Jul 23, 2026

Italy discusses coaching vacancy with Guardiola and Ancelotti

Summary

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has initiated contact with former Bayern Munich coaches Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti regarding the vacant head coach position. This follows Italy's struggles, having failed to qualify for their last three World Cups, despite winning the Euros in 2021. Alongside Guardiola and Ancelotti, the name of Andrea Pirlo has surfaced, although his coaching experience is less prestigious. President Giovanni Malago and technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed these discussions. Reports also suggest Antonio Conte has support from Serie A clubs for the role.

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By the Numbers

•FIGC approached Guardiola and Ancelotti for head coach position.
•Italy has not qualified for the last three World Cups.
•Italy won the Euros in 2021.
•Andrea Pirlo's name is also mentioned as a candidate.
•Antonio Conte has backing from Serie A clubs.

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5:08 PMYahoo Sports — Italy approach ex-Bayern coaches Guardiola and Ancelotti for vacant position

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Former FC Bayern coaches Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti are contracted by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for the vacant position of head coach. The football federation president Giovanni Ma...
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