Former Manchester City Manager, Pep Guardiola Turns Down Italy Job Due To Family Reasons
Former Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has reportedly declined the opportunity to become the new head coach of the Italian national team, citing family reasons. Italian Football Federation president, Giovanni Malago confirmed earlier this week that talks had taken place with the 55-year-old Spaniard. Pep Guardiola, who left Manchester City at the end of last season after a highly successful 10-year spell that included six Premier League titles and the Champions League, is said to have prioritised his personal life after an intense period at the top level of club football. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Guardiola turned down the Italy position. A source close to the coach reiterated to ESPN that discussions about taking over immediately were not feasible due to his desire for a break. The former Barcelona and Bayern Munich manager is understood to be open to stepping into international football in the future, with several other national teams having expressed interes...