Italy approach ex-Bayern coaches Guardiola and Ancelotti for vacant position | OneFootball

Former FC Bayern coaches Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti are contracted by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) for the vacant position of head coach. The football federation president Giovanni Malago, technical director Paolo Maldini and his adviser Leonardo confirmed the news on Thursday.

While Guardiola has been linked with the Italy national team job for some time, the current Brazil coach is now added to the list. Similarly, the name of the World Cup winner Andrea Pirlo is also mentioned despite his underwhelming coaching CV compared to the multiple Champions League winners.

Italy failed to qualify for each of the last three World Cups, although they did win Euros in 2021. Gazzetta dello Sport reported Antonio Conte has the backing of Serie A clubs to be appointed as Italy’s coach for the second time.

Ancelotti failed to take Brazil further than the Round of 16 in his first international tournament. Meanwhile,.Guardiola ends his Manchester City spell after a decorative spell for the last decade. The Spaniard previously revealed his interest in shifting into international football, with recent reports suggesting he was contacted by the England FA before their commitment with Thomas Tuchel.