Paolo Maldini and Leonardo receive another no. A nightmare start, all uphill. After Pep Guardiola‘s refusal, Gigi Buffon, albeit reluctantly, also declined the National team’s offer. The former Juventus number 1 had been contacted about ten days ago by Malagò’s new technical director who would have wanted to give him an even more active role than Gigi had in Gattuso’s Italy.
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Buffon, according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, was delighted with the call: reuniting with Paolo Maldini after years together in the National team would certainly have pleased him. And relations with Leonardo are also excellent. In the end, however, Gigi said no.
Guardiola declines the Azzurri offer, he will not be Italy’s coach
ROME (ITALPRESS) – The big dream has already vanished: in the end, the desire to be with his family prevailed….
The choice, which had already been made in June, is due to the need to stop and dedicate some time to family after more than 30 years in football, first as a player, then as a manager. At the moment, therefore, the National team remains without a coach and without a prominent figure like Buffon could have been and like Gianluca Vialli was in Mancini’s time.
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Pep Guardiola, “no” to Italy: a cold shower. Who is now in pole position
After days of contacts and negotiations, Pep Guardiola refused the proposal to become the new commis…
GUARDIOLA’S REFUSAL – After days of contacts and negotiations, Pep Guardiola refused the proposal to become the new technical commissioner of the Italian National team. The negative response arrived on Thursday night and Friday morning, ending the hopes of the Federation, which had worked to convince the Catalan coach to accept the position. According to reports, Guardiola was flattered by the proposal put forward by federal president Giovanni Malagò, technical director Paolo Maldini, and advisor Leonardo, so much so that he took a few days to reflect.
