Financial exceptions could be made for Guardiola - Italian FA
Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.
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"[Financial] Exceptions have been made, exceptions that for example may concern the name that is so overbearing in these hours: Pep Guardiola."
— Giovanni Malago , Executive
Key People
Andrea Pirlo is a former Italy international footballer and a candidate for the Italy head coach role.
Giovanni Malago is the president of the Italian Football Federation.
Pep Guardiola is the current manager of Manchester City who announced his departure after a decade in charge.
Roberto Mancini is a former Italy international footballer and a contender for the Italy head coach position.
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Pep Guardiola has held talks about becoming Italy head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago has confirmed.
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