Italy confirms it has held discussions with Carlo Ancelotti about becoming the country’s next national team manager. The reports say Italy approaches Ancelotti first, then starts talks with Pep Guardiola. Both outlets describe the process as a sequence of discussions, with Ancelotti considered before Guardiola is brought into negotiations. The information indicates Italy is exploring managerial options and managing the talks in stages, rather than simultaneously engaging both candidates. While the sources confirm the fact of the initial approach and subsequent opening of talks, they do not provide additional details such as contract terms, timelines, or specific outcomes from either set of discussions. Overall, the reports present the development as part of Italy’s search for a new head coach and show that Ancelotti’s talks happen prior to any formal engagement with Guardiola.