Italy FA confirms talks with Pep Guardiola for head coach position

Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed that Pep Guardiola is in discussions to become Italy's next head coach following Gennaro Gattuso's resignation. Gattuso stepped down after Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for a third consecutive time. Malago noted potential salary exceptions to attract Guardiola, who recently left Manchester City after a successful tenure. Other candidates for the role include Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo. Malago emphasized that the shortlist is not limited to those names, and Italy has only ever had one foreign manager historically.

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