GermanyThe Italian Football Federation is reportedly in talks with Pep Guardiola regarding his potential appointment as the new head coach of the national team, following Gennaro Gattuso's departure after Italy's third consecutive World Cup failure. Federation president Giovanni Malagò confirmed discussions with Guardiola, acknowledging the need for significant financial flexibility to secure his services. Guardiola recently ended his decade-long tenure at Manchester City and had planned a break, but the prospect of managing Italy during the 2028 European Championship in England and the 2030 World Cup in Spain might entice him. The federation has already seen several high-profile exits, including Gattuso, goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, and former president Gabriele Gravina, and is now focused on finding a new head coach.
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