Pep Guardiola has held talks with the Italian Football Federation over the possibility of becoming the next head coach of the Italy national team, federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.
The former Manchester City manager is being considered for the role following Italy’s failure to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup and the departure of Gennaro Gattuso as head coach in April.
Guardiola left Manchester City this summer after a successful 10-year spell, during which he won six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the UEFA Champions League.
Reports from Sky Italia had earlier revealed contact between the FIGC and the 55-year-old Spaniard, with Malago confirming that discussions had taken place.
Speaking to Italian sports platform Cronache di Spogliatoio on Wednesday, Malago said the federation could make financial exceptions to attract a coach of Guardiola’s calibre.
“Exceptions have been made, exceptions that for example
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