Report: Guardiola wages not an obstacle for Italy job
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Reports suggest that Pep Guardiola's salary demands would not prevent him from being appointed as Italy national team head coach.
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Attributed to original sourceAccording to Sky Sport Italia, Pep Guardiola’s salary is not the issue after Paolo Maldini and Leonardo’s face to face meeting to discuss the Italy job, with a four-year plan outlined.
The reports are flooding in now that new Nazionale technical director Maldini and his special advisor Leonardo flew to Spain for a weekend-long series of meetings with Guardiola.
He was offered the role of Italy CT , with the hope he can end their run of three consecutive missed World Cups.
Guardiola more interested in plans than money MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MAY 13: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts afterthe Premier League match between Manchester City and Crystal Palace at Etihad Stadium on May 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images) Initially, it was assumed that the former Manchester City manager’s wages would make it an impossible dream for the Azzurri.
However, Sky Sport Italia now claim that the salary isn’t going to be a problem, because his focus is on a genuine all-encompassing project to reboot Italian football.
It is suggested that Guardiola has not closed the door yet, but that a decision should be reached within the next 24-48 hours.
There would be a four-year plan taking them all the way up to the 2030 World Cup, via the Nations League and European Championship, focused on bringing players up through the youth teams.
Guardiola has a long history with Italian football, having played for Brescia and Roma, forming a special bond with then-Brescia coach Carlo Mazzone.
He also has a strong friendship with Maldini, dedicating his Champions League trophy with Barcelona to the iconic defender in 2009 upon the Milan legend’s retirement.
Baggio, Guardiola and Toni at a restaurant in Brescia in October 2024. “Paolo has had the admiration of the whole world for 25 years, so if he changes his mind and wants to play one more year, he can come and join us,” said Guardiola in the post-match interview.
“Winning this trophy in Italy is truly special for me. I dedicate this cup to Maldini.”
Roberto Baggio and Pep Guardiola The Spaniard speaks fluent Italian and regularly comes back to Italy for vacations, where he is known to dine with former teammates and fellow coaches.
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What happened
According to reports from Football Italia, Pep Guardiola's wages are not considered a problem if the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) were to pursue him for the national team manager position. The speculation comes amid ongoing discussions about the future of the Italy coaching role. Guardiola, currently at Manchester City, has been linked with the Italy job, and the report suggests financial terms would not be a barrier to a potential appointment.
Chance analysis
This is speculative managerial rumor content linking one of the world's most sought-after coaches to the Italy national team. For prediction systems, this has minimal immediate impact since no appointment is confirmed, but it signals potential instability in the Italy coaching position and Guardiola's future at Manchester City. The wage aspect being reportedly manageable increases the plausibility of such a move.
No immediate impact on teams or matches; potential future managerial shift for Italy national team if confirmed.
Treat as low-impact speculation; no confirmed managerial change yet, but monitor for FIGC official statements or Guardiola's next career move.