Italy Turn to Andrea Pirlo as Guardiola and Ancelotti Reject Coaching Offer

Andrea Pirlo is close to becoming Italy’s new head coach after the Italian Football Federation opened talks with him on Friday. According to a football transfer insider, the federation has offered the former AC Milan and Juventus midfielder a four-year contract. Discussions are said to be progressing well, with Pirlo now the leading candidate for the role. Italy are searching for a new manager after Gennaro Gattuso left by mutual agreement in April. The Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the federation had earlier approached Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti, who both turned down the offer. If confirmed, Pirlo’s appointment would begin a new chapter as Italy try to rebuild and return to the top of international football.

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