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Pep Guardiola has turned down the chance to coach the Italian national side, informing the Italian Football Federation he intends to continue with his plan to take a break from the game after leaving Manchester City this summer.
FIGC president Giovanni Malago confirmed talks had been held with Guardiola, who left City after winning 17 major trophies in 10 seasons. The FIGC had offered Guardiola a huge salary and the freedom to shape the job as he saw fit, but he declined.
Former Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo, currently head coach of Dubai-based United FC, is now the frontrunner for the role. Italy have failed to qualify for three World Cups in a row.
Key Points:
Guardiola turned down the Italy job to take a break from football.
The FIGC offered a huge salary and the freedom to shape the role.
Guardiola left Manchester City after winning 17 major trophies.
Andrea Pirlo is now the frontrunner for the Italy job.
Italy have failed to qualify for three consecutive World Cups.
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