Pep Guardiola declines Italy job; Jurgen Klopp appointed Germany coach
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:56 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Pep Guardiola has turned down the position of head coach for Italy, citing personal reasons beyond football. The 55-year-old, who left Manchester City in May, informed the Italian Football Federation of his decision. Meanwhile, Jurgen Klopp was officially named as the new head coach of Germany, signing a four-year contract that will take him through Euro 2028 and the 2030 World Cup. Guardiola's decision follows Gennaro Gattuso's resignation after Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup. Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo are among other candidates for the Italy role.
- •Guardiola informed Italy he will not take the job.
- •Klopp signed a four-year contract with Germany.
- •Gattuso resigned as Italy head coach in April.
- •Other candidates for Italy include Mancini and Pirlo.
- •Guardiola previously stated he would not return to management soon.
- 9:56 AMYahoo Sports — Pep Guardiola ‘turns down Italy’ as Jurgen Klopp takes charge of Germany
"Guardiola, 55, left Man City in May after 10 seasons with the Premier League side and said he does not want to return to management ‘for a while’
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