Italy seeks a new coach. The association talks with Pep Guardiola. Pep Guardiola is 55 years old. He worked long in Manchester. He wanted a break. Italy has big interest. Giovanni Malagò leads the association. He confirms the talks. Paolo Maldini helps. He was a famous player. Maldini is now sport director. He was in Barcelona for talks.
The association has little money. Malagò says: We must save money. But for Guardiola he wants an exception. A star coach costs much money. Italy wants success again. The team missed the last world cup. Pep Guardiola can lead the team to the euro in 2028. The world cup in 2030 is also a goal. This takes place in Spain. That is the home of Guardiola.
There are other candidates. They include Andrea Pirlo and Roberto Mancini. No decision is made. Guardiola still waits. He worked 10 years in England. The association keeps contact. They want the best coach for Italy.
