BURNLEY, ENGLAND – APRIL 22: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Burnley and Manchester City at Turf Moor on April 22, 2026 in Burnley, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
La Gazzetta dello Sport believes the Italian Football Federation should continue pursuing Pep Guardiola as Italy’s next coach, despite acknowledging there are significant obstacles standing in the way of any potential appointment.
In an editorial, the Milan-based newspaper argued that while the chances of convincing the Manchester City boss appear increasingly remote, the FIGC should not abandon what it sees as the ideal solution for the Azzurri’s future.