The Italian Football Federation, known as FIGC, is reportedly in discussions with Pep Guardiola about taking on a coaching role with the national team. The deal would apparently offer the legendary manager flexibility to work outside Italy.

The reported talks center on bringing Guardiola into Italy’s national team setup, though the precise nature of the role, whether head coach or something more advisory, remains unclear. Luciano Spalletti currently holds the head coaching position, having been appointed in 2023 following Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

Guardiola remains under contract with Manchester City. The flexibility clause reportedly being dangled by the Italians hints at a potential dual-role arrangement, or perhaps a future-dated appointment, though no specific financial figures or contract terms have surfaced.