Sports · 23 July 2026

Guardiola demands £20m a year to manage Italy, double their offer

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Manchester City's Pep Guardiola reportedly asked for double the salary the Italian Football Federation can pay. La Gazzetta dello Sport claims his 20 million euro annual demand is designed to make the offer impossible to accept. The Italian team has failed to qualify for the last three World Cups and needs a new manager.

By BriefTea Editorial · 23 July 2026 at 10:17

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