# Italian FA willing to make financial exceptions for Guardiola as coach

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has indicated it is prepared to make financial exceptions to hire Pep Guardiola as the next head coach of Italy's national team. The move would mark a major shift for the Azzurri, as Guardiola is one of the most decorated and sought-after managers in world football. This potential appointment signals Italy's ambition to return to the top of international soccer.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/czxqdv4818yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 10:12:58 GMT
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jul/22/financial-exceptions-pep-guardiola-next-italy-head-coach) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:21:39 GMT

### World
- [Al Jazeera](https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/7/22/italy-makes-financial-exceptions-in-bid-to-hire-pep-guardiola-as-coach?traffic_source=rss) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:39:49 +0000