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Guardiola Rejects Italy Coaching
Spanish coach Pep Guardiola has rejected the Italian Football Federation's offer to take charge of the national team, despite discussions with them and their strong interest in him. The decision was made because the federation's project did not align with his expectations and needs, particularly regarding a long-term vision spanning 8 to 10 years. Additionally, Guardiola's financial demands, amounting to around 20 million euros annually, posed a barrier to reaching an agreement, as the federation preferred to cut the salary to less than 10 million euros. Guardiola announced that he currently has no plans to coach national teams, as he prefers a project that requires daily presence at training sessions and direct work with players—something incompatible with the national team's structure, which depends on a network of scouts and limited gathering periods. After the negotiations fell through, Andrea Pirlo is now being viewed as the leading candidate to take over as head coach of the Italian national team in the upcoming phase.
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