Italy Hold Coaching Talks with Pep Guardiola

Italy Hold Coaching Talks with Pep Guardiola

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Pep Guardiola head coach of Manchester City and Spain celebrates the victory after winning the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Jose Breton/Pics Action/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reportedly held talks with Pep Guardiola over the possibility of becoming the next head coach of the Italy national team.

According to reports, Italian football officials are exploring their options as they plan for the future of the national side. Guardiola is said to be one of the high-profile names being considered because of his successful coaching career.

The Spanish manager is widely regarded as one of the best coaches in world football. During his career, he has won numerous league titles and domestic cups, as well as UEFA Champions League trophies with some of Europe’s biggest clubs.

Although discussions have reportedly taken place, no agreement has been reached. It is also unclear whether Guardiola is ready to leave his current role or take charge of a national team at this stage of his career.

Sources close to the situation say the talks were part of Italy’s efforts to identify the best candidate to lead the team into future international competitions. The football federation is expected to continue evaluating its options before making a final decision.

Fans have reacted with excitement to the reports, with many believing Guardiola’s experience and attacking style of football could help Italy return to the top level of international football. Others, however, believe it may be difficult to convince him to take the job.

Neither Guardiola nor the Italian Football Federation has officially confirmed the reports. As a result, speculation is likely to continue until an official announcement is made.

For now, the talks remain at an early stage, and football supporters around the world will be watching closely to see whether one of the game’s most successful managers could soon take charge of the four-time World Cup winners.


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