Italy has a new national team coach

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Andrea Pirlo, a 47-year-old coach, has accepted Italy's proposal to become the new national team coach. The verbal agreement is already closed, and the signing is expected in the coming days, once the formal procedures driven by Paolo Maldini and Leonardo are completed.

The decision comes after several weeks of search by the Italian federation, which had considered different options to lead the new sports project. With Pirlo's approval, FIGC is already working to formalize an appointment that will mark the beginning of a new cycle in the national team.

Andrea Pirlo will lead Italy's new project

The former midfielder, world champion with Italy in 2006, gave the green light to the long-term plan presented by Maldini and Leonardo. Both recently took on responsibilities in the federation's sports structure and placed Pirlo among their top candidates from the start of the process.

The agreement is currently verbal only, but both parties have already defined the main terms. Unless an unexpected turn happens, Pirlo will sign his contract in the next few days and start preparing for Italy's upcoming official commitments.

Guardiola and Ancelotti were also on Italy's list

Before reaching an agreement with Andrea Pirlo, the federation explored other top options. Guardiola was the main target for Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, although the Catalan coach rejected the proposal to continue the break he announced after leaving Manchester City.

Another name considered was Ancelotti, who also appeared among the alternatives handled by the sports management during the selection process. However, the discussions did not result in an agreement, and Pirlo's candidacy gained momentum in the last days.

The choice aims to build a project with continuity. Maldini and Leonardo believe Pirlo's profile fits the planning designed for the upcoming years, beyond immediate results.

Andrea Pirlo's Next Steps

The next move will be signing the contract and the official announcement by the federation. With the verbal agreement closed, Andrea Pirlo only awaits the resolution of the final administrative details to officially become Italy's new national team coach, putting an end to a process in which Guardiola and Ancelotti were also considered before definitively choosing the former midfielder.

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