Italy to appoint Andrea Pirlo as new national team manager
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 8:19 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
Andrea Pirlo is set to become Italy's new national team manager following Pep Guardiola's decision to decline the position. Pirlo, part of the 2006 World Cup-winning squad, will sign a four-year contract, taking him through to the 2030 World Cup. This appointment comes after Italy's failure to qualify for three consecutive World Cups, leading to a national crisis in football. The Italian Football Federation is focused on rebuilding youth development amid the current struggles. Guardiola had been in discussions for the role but turned it down due to personal reasons beyond football.
- •Pirlo is expected to manage through the 2030 World Cup.
- •Guardiola declined the coaching position for personal reasons.
- •Gattuso resigned after Italy's World Cup qualification failure.
- •This change is part of a broader effort to revive Italian football.
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