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Sports · 25 July 2026

Andrea Pirlo reportedly agrees four-year deal to coach Italy football team

Andrea Pirlo reportedly agrees four-year deal to coach Italy football team

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Pirlo's reported agreement comes after Pep Guardiola, the former Manchester City manager, turned down an offer to take charge. Italian newspaper La Repubblica reported on Friday that Pirlo has a deal with the Italian Football Federation, or FIGC. The 47-year-old, who managed Juventus in 2020-21, currently coaches Dubai United.

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