Italy confirms talks with Guardiola over head coach role

PEP GUARDIOLA has held talks about becoming Italy’s next head coach, Italian Football Federation president Giovanni Malago confirmed today. Malago also said “exceptions” could be made in terms of salary for the 55-year-old former Manchester City manager. Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich, left City at the end of last season after winning six Premier League titles, three FA Cups, five League Cups and the Champions League during a 10-year reign.