Italy are reportedly close to naming Andrea Pirlo as the new coach of the national team. The latest update says Pirlo has accepted a verbal proposal from the Italian Football Federation, putting him in position to take over.
The move comes after Italy were unable to secure Pep Guardiola, with Pirlo now appearing to be the federation's preferred option. That change in direction has quickly made him the leading candidate for the job.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the agreement has been reached verbally, which suggests the appointment may still need to be completed through the usual formal steps. Even so, the report indicates that Italy are now poised to move forward with Pirlo.
If the deal is finalized, Pirlo would step into one of the biggest roles in international football as Italy begin a new phase. Attention will now turn to official confirmation from the FIGC and the timing of the announcement.
