Italy's search for a new national team coach has taken another turn after Pep Guardiola dropped out of the running. The possibility of the Manchester City manager taking charge had attracted major attention, but reports in Italy now suggest that option is no longer on the table.
With Guardiola apparently out, Andrea Pirlo has emerged as the next prominent name linked with the role. According to multiple outlets in Italy, the former midfielder is now being discussed as a potential move for the FIGC as it weighs its next step.
The shift underlines how quickly the Italy coach search is changing. Guardiola was seen as a high-profile possibility, so his absence forces the federation to look in a different direction, and Pirlo's name appears to be gaining momentum in that conversation.
For now, the main development is clear: Italy will need an alternative after missing out on Guardiola, and Pirlo is the candidate most strongly mentioned in the latest reports. Until an official decision arrives, attention is likely to stay on how the FIGC plans to resolve the vacancy.
