Thiago Motta declines Italy national team head coach role

Published Jul 25, 01:11 PM UTC

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Thiago Motta has reportedly turned down an offer to become head coach of the Italian national football team, according to Corriere dello Sport. The Italian Football Federation, represented by technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo, approached Motta, but he politely declined. This follows earlier refusals by Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti. The federation has since reached a four-year agreement with Andrea Pirlo, the former AC Milan midfielder, to take the role. Motta, who previously coached Juventus and Bologna, has been without a coaching position since leaving Juventus in March 2025.

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Original headline: Thiago Motta aurait refusé le poste de sélectionneur de l'équipe d'Italie

Original language: FR-FR

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