Pep Guardiola to respond to Italy's managerial approach this week
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 1:50 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Italy has formally approached Pep Guardiola regarding the vacant national team manager position. Leaders Paolo Maldini and Leonardo met with Guardiola in Barcelona to outline their proposal over the weekend. As Italy aims for a prompt appointment, Guardiola's response is expected soon, which could influence their search for candidates. The Italian team is working on a new project that they intend to advance irrespective of Guardiola's decision.
- •Italy approaches Pep Guardiola for national team role.
- •Meeting took place in Barcelona over the weekend.
- •Guardiola's response expected this week.
- •Italy aims to finalize a coach swiftly.
- •Project details have been shared with Guardiola.
- 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Pep Guardiola: Italy expect response from manager this week after approach
"The Italian national team are yet to hire a new manager and while a host of names have been linked, they have now stepped forward for ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola.Gianluca Di Marzio has re...
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