- Italy have confirmed Pep Guardiola is a leading candidate for the Azzurri job, with the FIGC already opening talks.
- The federation is willing to make a financial “exception” and senior figures (Maldini, Leonardo) reportedly met Guardiola in Barcelona.
- Guardiola is said to want a long family break after Man City, so the move is far from certain and Italy are keeping other options open.
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