Malagò discusses Guardiola's potential role as Italy coach
ESPN Soccer • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 8:05 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
FIGC President Giovanni Malagò confirmed that Pep Guardiola's wages as Italy coach would be considered an 'exception' to budget constraints. Despite this, Malagò emphasized that there are no guarantees regarding Guardiola's appointment. The Italian Football Federation is actively pursuing Guardiola, with technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo visiting him to discuss the position. Other candidates have not been ruled out, as Malagò noted the need to evaluate various profiles for the role.
- •Giovanni Malagò acknowledges Guardiola's wage as an exception.
- •Maldini and Leonardo met Guardiola to discuss the position.
- •No guarantee that Guardiola will accept the role.
- •Malagò mentioned other candidates for the coaching job.
- •Italy's search for a new coach continues amid budget concerns.
- 9:33 AMESPN Soccer — Guardiola salary 'exception' doable for Italy
- 8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Italian FA boss confirms Guardiola talks, salary 'exceptions' doable
- 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Malagò: ‘Guardiola wages an exception for Italy budget, but no guarantee’
"Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy’s next head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed. Malago also said “exceptions” could be made in terms of salary for the 55-year-old former Manchester City manager.
"FIGC President Giovanni Malagò confirms Pep Guardiola’s wages as Italy coach would be ‘an exception’ to the budget, but ‘there’s no guarantee this will go through’ as there are other name...
"Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malagò has confirmed that Pep Guardiola is among the candidates being considered for the vacant head coach position.
Sources
External links- ESPN SoccerJul 22, 2026, 9:33 AMGuardiola salary 'exception' doable for Italy
Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malagò has confirmed that Pep Guardiola is among the candidates being considered for the vacant head coach position.
- Yahoo SportsJul 22, 2026, 8:48 AMItalian FA boss confirms Guardiola talks, salary 'exceptions' doable
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy’s next head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed. Malago also said “exceptions” could be made in terms of salary for the 55-year-old former Manchester City manager.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 8:05 PMMalagò: ‘Guardiola wages an exception for Italy budget, but no guarantee’
FIGC President Giovanni Malagò confirms Pep Guardiola’s wages as Italy coach would be ‘an exception’ to the budget, but ‘there’s no guarantee this will go through’ as there are other name...
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