Andrea Pirlo has emerged as the leading candidate to become Italy’s next head coach.
🚨🇮🇹 Italian Federation approached Andrea Pirlo today over head coach role for the next four years.
He’s now clear favorite to take over and become new Italy head coach.
Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti both turned down the approaches. pic.twitter.com/Pkl65OR7Ra
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 24, 2026