Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.
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"If Pep is available, then maybe you go and get him."
— Wayne Rooney , Athlete
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Andrea Pirlo is a former Italy international footballer and a candidate for the Italy head coach role.
Leonardo is an advisor and former player who works with 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.
Roberto Mancini is a former Italy international footballer and a contender for the Italy head coach position.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
Former English footballer and manager.
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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.
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