Here is the latest update from the ongoing FIFA World Cup as of 2026-07-24 23:06:00.
Pep Guardiola has decided to take “at least one year” off from coaching, despite being approached for the vacant Italy coaching position, as reported by a source to ESPN. The Italian football federation (FIGC) is one of several national teams that reached out to Guardiola since he departed Manchester City after last season.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Guardiola has officially declined the offer to manage Italy. A close source confirmed to ESPN that discussions about immediate involvement with the Italian national team were unlikely because the Catalan coach intends to prioritize personal matters following a decade at City.
Future Considerations
Although Guardiola has turned down the Italy job, he remains open to the idea of coaching at the international level in the future. Several countries are interested in his services this summer, although the specific nations have not been disclosed. However, both the Netherlands and England have previously expressed interest.
This week, Italy’s new technical director Paolo Maldini disclosed that the FIGC also considered current Brazil coach Carlo Ancelotti for the role. Nevertheless, Ancelotti is committed to Brazil until 2030, even after a disappointing exit in the World Cup round of 16 against Norway.
Other names in the mix for the Italy role include former coach Roberto Mancini, who led the Azzurri to victory at Euro 2020, 2006 World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo, and Antonio Conte. The FIGC has been searching for a new head coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned following Italy’s World Cup playoff defeat to Bosnia-Herzegovina in April.
FAQs
Will Pep Guardiola coach Italy in the future?
Guardiola is currently taking a year off but may consider coaching internationally later.
Who else is being considered for the Italy coaching position?
Names like Roberto Mancini, Andrea Pirlo, and Antonio Conte have been linked to the role.
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- Source: www.espn.com – SOCCER
- Published: 2026-07-24 23:06:00
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