Paolo Maldini Says Italy Nearly Appointed Pep Guardiola

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Paolo Maldini Says Italy Nearly Appointed Pep Guardiola

Fabrizio Romano shared Maldini’s Corriere interview, where he said Italy were “extremely close” to appointing Guardiola as head coach. Maldini said Guardiola was ready to accept the same salary as the previous coach and had begun thinking about players and lineups, but he later rejected the job because he was tired and wanted time with his family.

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