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Guardiola holds talks for Italy coach role, financial exceptions possible

Italian FA president confirms discussions with Manchester City manager, with potential financial flexibility on the table.

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Pep Guardiola has held talks with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) about becoming the head coach of the Italy national team. FIGC president Giovanni Malago confirmed the discussions, adding that financial exceptions could be made for the Manchester City manager.

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Sources

  1. BBCFinancial exceptions could be made for Guardiola - Italian FA (opens in a new window)
  2. Al JazeeraItaly makes financial ‘exceptions’ in bid to hire Pep Guardiola as coach (opens in a new window)
  3. channelnewsasia.comItaly football federation president confirms talks with Guardiola for coaching role - reports (opens in a new window)
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