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Italy set to announce Andrea Pirlo as new coach next week

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Italy set to announce Andrea Pirlo as new coach next week
Summary

Andrea Pirlo is poised to be named the new coach of Italy, with an announcement expected on Monday or Tuesday. He has reportedly agreed to a four-year contract worth €1.5 million per year. Pirlo was selected after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola declined the position. His contract will extend until the conclusion of the 2030 World Cup, pending the termination of his current agreement with United FC. A formal announcement will likely follow a FIGC meeting on Tuesday.

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By the Numbers
  • •Pirlo expected to be announced on Monday or Tuesday.
  • •Contract details include €1.5 million annual salary.
  • •Selection follows declines from Ancelotti and Guardiola.
  • •Contract spans until the end of the 2030 World Cup.
  • •FIGC meeting scheduled for Tuesday may finalize the announcement.
Latest Updates
  • 7:35 PMYahoo Sports — When Pirlo will be announced as new Italy coach and how much he’ll earn
  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Pirlo begins to assemble new Italy staff
What they're saying
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Andrea Pirlo is set to become the new Italy coach and his staff is taking shape too, including some familiar faces.It is now widely reported by multiple sources that Pirlo has been offered the job and...

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Andrea Pirlo is likely to be announced as the new coach of Italy on Monday or Tuesday, although the details have been agreed for a four-year contract with salary of €1.5m.Multiple sources have had n...

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