BREAKING: Italian Federation Set To Appoint Andrea Pirlo As Head Coach
According to reports, Andrea Pirlo is being considered for the Italy head coach role.
The federation is exploring alternatives while negotiating with Pep Guardiola.
Naijaonpoint Nigeria reports that Andrea Pirlo is widely expected to take over as the new Italy coach imminently with a contract to the 2030 World Cup, after Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola turned it down.
The Azzurri might finally be on the verge of securing a CT for the first time since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in the wake of their failed 2026 World Cup play-offs.
Technical director Paolo Maldini and special advisor Leonardo confirmed in yesterday’s press conference that they had spoken to their old Milan boss Ancelotti first, then to Guardiola.
With news today that Guardiola had turned down the role in order to stay closer to his family after a decade at Manchester City, the focus is all on Pirlo.