Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Italy considers Ancelotti and Guardiola for national coach
Italy is looking for a new coach for their national football team.
They first asked Carlo Ancelotti, who is an experienced coach and familiar with Italian football.
They also considered Pep Guardiola, but he wants a lot of money and wants to spend more time with his family.
Other coaches like Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini are also being considered.
The Italian Football Federation wants to choose the best coach for a long-term plan to improve the team.
Italy is seeking a new national team coach after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation.
Carlo Ancelotti was approached before Pep Guardiola for the role.
Guardiola's high salary demands and personal preferences complicate his potential appointment.
Other potential candidates include Antonio Conte, Andrea Pirlo, and Roberto Mancini.
The FIGC aims to appoint a new coach by the end of the week, prioritizing the right candidate for a long-term technical project.
- Who
- Italy's technical director Paolo Maldini and the Italian Football Federation (FIGC)
- What
- The search for a new national team coach after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation
- When
- The process is ongoing, with a target to appoint a new coach by the end of the week
- Where
- Italy
- Why
- To rebuild the national team after missing out on the World Cup and to ensure a long-term technical project
Ancelotti's Familiarity and Experience
Guardiola's High Salary and Personal Preferences
Coaching Experience
Ancelotti's Familiarity and Experience
Ancelotti's extensive experience and familiarity with Italian football make him a strong candidate.
Guardiola's High Salary and Personal Preferences
Guardiola's innovative tactics and global reputation are highly valued.
Salary Demands
Ancelotti's Familiarity and Experience
Ancelotti's salary demands are more aligned with the FIGC's budget.
Guardiola's High Salary and Personal Preferences
Guardiola's reported salary demands of €20 million per year are seen as excessive by the FIGC.
Personal Preferences
Ancelotti's Familiarity and Experience
Ancelotti is open to the role and has a strong connection to Italian football.
Guardiola's High Salary and Personal Preferences
Guardiola's desire to spend more time with his family in Barcelona complicates his availability.
- Current Situation
- Italy is seeking a new national team coach after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation.
- Top Candidates
- Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola were considered, with Ancelotti approached first.
- Guardiola's Demands
- Guardiola reportedly seeks €20 million per year and wants to spend more time with family.
- Other Candidates
- Antonio Conte, Andrea Pirlo, and Roberto Mancini are also potential candidates.
- FIGC's Priority
- The FIGC aims to appoint a new coach by the end of the week, prioritizing the right candidate for a long-term project.