Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
Summary
Italy's football federation first approached Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the national team coach before talking to Pep Guardiola. Italy has been without a coach since Gennaro Gattuso resigned after the team failed to qualify for the World Cup.Key Facts
- Italy's national team coach position became vacant after Gennaro Gattuso resigned in April.
- The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) first contacted Carlo Ancelotti, now Brazil's coach, before speaking with Pep Guardiola.
- Ancelotti has been Brazil's coach since 2025 and recently extended his contract until the 2030 World Cup.
- FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini confirmed they considered the best coaches and prioritized finding the right one.
- Pep Guardiola, who left Manchester City after 10 years, reportedly demands about 20 million euros per year, which is double Italy's offer.
- Other potential candidates include Antonio Conte, Roberto Mancini, and Andrea Pirlo.
- FIGC hopes to appoint a new coach by the end of the week.
- Italy failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row, leading to Gattuso's resignation.
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