The Italian Football Federation, FIGC, has reportedly opened talks with Pep Guardiola over becoming the next head coach of the Italy national team.
According to Sky Italia, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini and adviser Leonardo travelled to Barcelona, where they held a three-day meeting with the former Manchester City manager in an attempt to convince him to take the job.
The report said the duo presented Guardiola with the federation’s long-term vision for the Azzurri as Italy continues its search for a successor to Gennaro Gattuso.
It remains unclear whether Guardiola is interested in the role, but the FIGC is making a concrete effort to appoint the Spaniard as national team coach.
