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Italy targets Guardiola to end World Cup drought
20 Jul
Summary
- Italy seeks Pep Guardiola to coach national team for next cycle.
- The Azzurri have not qualified for a World Cup since 2014.
- Guardiola previously managed Manchester City, never a national team.
Italy is reportedly making a strong bid to appoint Pep Guardiola as the head coach of their national football team. Executives from the Italian national team met with the Spanish tactician over the weekend to offer him the coaching position for the next cycle. The move signifies Italy's ambition to return to the World Cup stage after a significant absence.
The Azzurri, who have won the World Cup four times, have struggled in recent qualifying campaigns. They have not participated in the tournament since 2014 and have failed to secure a spot in the last three editions. This pursuit of Guardiola, who recently left his successful tenure at Manchester City, highlights a desire for a high-profile figure to lead the team.
Guardiola has achieved considerable success in club management but has never before managed a national team. The specifics of Italy's offer and Guardiola's response remain undisclosed.
