Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
The Italian Football Federation is reportedly in talks with Pep Guardiola to become their new national team head coach. Meanwhile, questions arise regarding the future of England's manager Thomas Tuchel following the team's third-place finish in the World Cup.
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High-profile managerial changes in international football significantly impact the competitive landscape of major national teams.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Pep Guardiola has won 12 league titles during his time managing in Spain, Germany and England
Pep Guardiola has had huge success managing in Spain, Germany and England – could Italy be next?
Sky in Italy have reported that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has held talks with the former Manchester City boss , external to try to convince him to become their new national team head coach.
Reports say legendary Italian defender Paolo Maldini, the new technical director of the FIGC, and his advisor Leonardo, travelled to Barcelona and spoke with Guardiola over three days.
Ex-Italy internationals Roberto Mancini and Andrea Pirlo are also in contention, while former Spain midfielder Guardiola would become only the second non-Italian to take over the national team - and the first since the 1960s - if he took the job.
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