Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.
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"We cannot hide the fact that we also spoke to Carlo before talking to Pep."
— Paolo Maldini , Athlete
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Carlo Ancelotti is an Italian football manager and former player, currently the head coach of Brazil's national team.
Giovanni Malago is the president of the Italian Football Federation.
Paolo Maldini is a legendary Italian football defender and the current technical director of the Italian Football Federation.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
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Italy held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti to become their national team manager before opening talks with Pep Guardiola.
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