Italian football officials are reportedly in talks with Pep Guardiola as they consider ways to end Italy’s 12-year absence from the World Cup. According to reports, the discussions focus on whether the former Manchester City coach would be willing to take up a new role with the national team. The reports note that Guardiola said he would not take a new coaching job “for a while” after leaving Manchester City, suggesting any potential move would not be immediate. The information available from the two outlets cited here does not provide details on who in Italy is involved, what terms were discussed, or whether Guardiola has expressed interest beyond the general position he has publicly stated. No agreement is reported. The claims are presented as negotiations or outreach rather than a confirmed appointment, and the timeline remains unclear given Guardiola’s stated preference to wait before taking another coaching job.