Italy’s football federation is in talks with Pep Guardiola regarding the vacant position of national team coach, according to multiple reports. The Italy president and federation chief indicate that financial “exceptions” could be considered to make an appointment possible, suggesting the federation is willing to adjust its usual constraints to attract a high-profile coach. At present, Italy has not formally named a successor to Gennaro Gattuso, and no appointment is confirmed. Reports describe the discussions as ongoing, with Guardiola being approached about the role while negotiations take place behind the scenes. One outlet reports that the federation president says exceptions would be made to land Guardiola, while another describes the federation chief holding talks with him over the vacancy. While both accounts align on the existence of negotiations and the potential for modified financial terms, neither report states that a contract has been signed or that Guardiola has agreed to take charge. The situation remains in progress as Italy prepares to fill the coaching post and completes its decision-making process.