ESPN FCGuardiola salary 'exception' doable for Italy
Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malagò has confirmed that the Azzurri's search for a new head coach is now a multi-horse race with Pep Guardiola among the top contenders for the vacant position. The news comes as a surprise to many, given the Catalan's high salary demands and the fact that he has been linked with several top clubs in the Premier League and La Liga.
According to sources, Guardiola's reported salary of around £45 million per year, which is an exceptional figure even by the standards of the world's top coaches, is deemed doable by the Italian Football Federation. Malagò has hinted that the federation is willing to break the bank to secure the services of the highly sought-after coach, who has an impressive track record of winning domestic and international titles with his previous clubs. The federation's willingness to meet Guardiola's salary demands is seen as a bold move to attract one of the most successful coaches in the world to the Italian national team.
The federation's decision to consider Guardiola for the role is also a testament to the team's desire to revamp their coaching structure and bring in fresh ideas. The Azzurri have been struggling with their form in recent years, and the federation is keen to inject new energy and passion into the team. Guardiola's reputation as a tactical genius and his ability to motivate his players make him an attractive option for the federation, and it remains to be seen whether he will take the reins of the Italian national team.
Malagò has refused to rule out the possibility of Guardiola being appointed as the new head coach, saying that the federation will consider all options before making a decision. The federation is expected to make an announcement on the new coach in the coming weeks, and fans will be eagerly waiting to see whether Guardiola will accept the challenge of leading the Azzurri to success in the future.