Pep Guardiola declines to coach Italian national soccer team
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Pep Guardiola has rejected an offer to become the head coach of the Italian national soccer team, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport. Guardiola considered the proposal for several days but ultimately decided he did not feel ready to take on the role. His decision follows a decade-long tenure at Manchester City, where he expressed a desire for personal time and a preference for involvement in daily training. The Italian Football Federation is now expected to pursue other candidates, with Andrea Pirlo emerging as a likely option to replace Roberto Mancini. No timeline has been announced for the appointment of the new head coach as the federation prepares for Euro 2028.
- •Guardiola was offered a long-term project by the FIGC.
- •Andrea Pirlo is now the leading candidate for the head coach role.
- •The Italian federation aims to finalize a new head coach soon.
- •Guardiola's decision came shortly after leaving Manchester City.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Pep Guardiola turns down Italy job due to family reasons
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Pep Guardiola reportedly declines opportunity to take over as Italy national team head coach
- 11:18 AMYahoo Sports — Guardiola turns down Italy job due to family reasons
- 9:47 AMBBC Sport — Guardiola turns down Italy manager job
- 9:20 AMYahoo Sports — Guardiola snubs Italy job: ex-Man City boss turns down Azzurri after talks, citing personal reasons
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Guardiola Turns Down Offer to Coach Italy
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — ❌ La Gazzetta confirms Guardiola said no to the Italy job
- 8:25 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Pep Guardiola turns down Italy! (Gazzetta dello Sport)
"Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to become Italy’s head coach due to family reasons, the Press Association understands. Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the former Manchester City manager.
"Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to become Italy’s head coach due to family reasons, the Press Association understands. Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the former Manchester City manager.
"Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to become the next head coach of Italy.The Italian Football Federation held talks with Guardiola over the vacant role as part of an ambitious bid to recruit th...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 7:33 PMPep Guardiola turns down Italy job due to family reasons
Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to become Italy’s head coach due to family reasons, the Press Association understands. Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the former Manchester City manager.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 12:28 PMPep Guardiola reportedly declines opportunity to take over as Italy national team head coach
Pep Guardiola left Manchester City in May after 10 seasons with the team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 11:18 AMGuardiola turns down Italy job due to family reasons
Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to become Italy’s head coach due to family reasons, the Press Association understands. Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the former Manchester City manager.
- BBC SportJul 24, 2026, 9:47 AMGuardiola turns down Italy manager job
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola turns down the chance to coach Italy.
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:20 AMGuardiola snubs Italy job: ex-Man City boss turns down Azzurri after talks, citing personal reasons
Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to become the next head coach of Italy.The Italian Football Federation held talks with Guardiola over the vacant role as part of an ambitious bid to recruit th...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:10 AMGuardiola Turns Down Offer to Coach Italy
The new leaders of the FIGC, the Italian Football Association, made it abundantly clear that Pep Guardiola was their no.1 target for the Azzurri bench, but it didn’t suffice to persuade him to take ...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:30 AM❌ La Gazzetta confirms Guardiola said no to the Italy job
Pep Guardiola has turned down the Italian national team’s offer to become their head coach, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.The Catalan manager thought it over for several days before saying no...
- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 8:25 AM🚨 Pep Guardiola turns down Italy! (Gazzetta dello Sport)
The answer came overnight!Pep Guardiola will not be the next manager of Italy!La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed this Friday morning that the former Manchester City coach gave his answer to the Italian ...
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