Josep Guardiola, the former head coach of England's "Manchester City" club, could become the head coach of the Italy national team.
Sport.Biz According to Sky Sport Italia, the technical director of the Italy national team, Paolo Maldini, and his adviser, Leonardo, met with the Spanish specialist. The parties discussed the possible appointment of Guardiola to the national team.
The position of head coach of the Italy national team has been vacant since the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso. Under his leadership, "Squadra Azzurra" lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the playoff final for a ticket to the 2026 World Cup (1:1, 1:4 in the penalty shootout).
Guardiola has been in charge of "Manchester City" since the summer of 2016. Under his leadership, the club has become the champion of England six times, won the English League Cup five times, the English Cup and Super Cup three times. "Manchester City" has also won the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, and Club World Cup once under the leadership of the Spanish specialist.