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Guardiola responds to Italy job offer after meeting with Maldini

Pep Guardiola has declined an offer to become the head coach of the Italy national team following discussions with technical director Paolo Maldini. The former Manchester City manager opted to stick to his plan of taking an extended break from management rather than taking charge of the Azzurri ahead of their upcoming campaigns.

Manchester City Parade And After Party Celebration

"Proud of this offer": Guardiola settles his final position on coaching Italy

Revealing the reasons behind the Spanish coach's decision

Ancelotti refuses to coach the Azzurri: Italian legend a possible replacement for Guardiola

Italy licks its wounds after years of turmoil

Maldini explains talks with 'best in world' Pep & Ancelotti over Italy job

Italy legend Paolo Maldini has confirmed that the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has reached out to both Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti to lead a new era for the Azzurri. The national team is currently searching for a new direction after the devastating blow of failing to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup.