Italy Confirm Ancelotti Approach Before Guardiola Talks The Italian Football Federation's (FIGC) search for a new national team manager has taken an intriguing turn.
The Azzurri have confirmed that they first approached Carlo Ancelotti before holding talks with Pep Guardiola, raising questions about the FIGC's priorities and selection criteria.
Ancelotti's illustrious playing career for AC Milan and the Italian national team may have influenced the decision to approach him first.