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Pep Guardiola turns down Italy national team coaching position

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Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Pep Guardiola turns down Italy national team coaching position

Summary

Pep Guardiola has declined the opportunity to manage the Italy national team after leaving Manchester City. Following a decade at the Etihad Stadium, Guardiola stated he wanted to take an extended break from coaching. Italy's Football Federation approached him, discussing a vision to revamp their national team. Guardiola's decision was reportedly based on personal reasons unrelated to football. Currently, he is focusing on personal time and public engagements.

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By the Numbers

•Guardiola departed Manchester City at the end of the 2025/26 season.
•The FIGC approached Guardiola in a three-day meeting about the position.
•His decision came after a successful tenure with 20 trophies at City.
•Guardiola aims to recharge and spend more time with family in Barcelona.
•He had previously expressed no intentions of returning to coaching soon.

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has rejected his first opportunity to manage a national team.The Catalan coach exited the Etihad Stadium at the end of last season after 10 years at the cl...
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