Rome, May 22 (LaPresse) – On the day he officially announced his departure from Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is already looking ahead. According to information obtained by LaPresse from sources close to the coach, the Spaniard has expressed his willingness to discuss a potential appointment as head coach of the Italian national soccer team. It is a possibility that the now-former City guru is reportedly considering with interest. For him, it would mark a return to Italy following his playing days with Roma and Brescia. The only obstacle to negotiations at this time is the Italian Football Federation, which is awaiting the election of a new president who will be responsible for hiring the next Azzurri head coach. The current outgoing president, Gabriele Gravina, is handling day-to-day operations until the June 22 elections, where Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete will vie for the position at Via Allegri. At the moment, following the resignation of former head coach Gattuso and part of the coaching staff, the national team is in the hands of Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini, who will lead the team in the upcoming friendly matches against Greece and Luxembourg.
Soccer: Sources say Guardiola is open to becoming Italy’s head coach
Rome, May 22 (LaPresse) – On the day he officially announced his departure from Manchester City, Pep Guardiola is already looking ahead. According to information obtained by LaPresse from sources close to the coach, the Spaniard has expressed his willingness to discuss a potential appointment as head coach of the Italian national soccer team. It is a possibility that the now-former City guru is reportedly considering with interest. For him, it would mark a return to Italy following his playing days with Roma and Brescia. The only obstacle to negotiations at this time is the Italian Football Federation, which is awaiting the election of a new president who will be responsible for hiring the next Azzurri head coach. The current outgoing president, Gabriele Gravina, is handling day-to-day operations until the June 22 elections, where Giovanni Malagò and Giancarlo Abete will vie for the position at Via Allegri. At the moment, following the resignation of former head coach Gattuso and part of the coaching staff, the national team is in the hands of Under-21 coach Silvio Baldini, who will lead the team in the upcoming friendly matches against Greece and Luxembourg.
