Conte tips Guardiola as perfect fit to manage Italy

Antonio Conte, the coach of Napoli, has proposed Pep Guardiola as a suitable candidate to lead the Italian national team, while also clarifying that he has not reached any agreement with the Italian Football Federation regarding the position.

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When addressing the rumors surrounding the Italy coaching job, Conte stated that there are currently no discussions or agreements in place between himself and the Italian Football Federation.

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As quoted by Fabrizio Romano on X on Monday, Conte emphasized that there is "zero" between himself and the Italian Federation to become the head coach, and that the situation may become clearer in the future.

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Conte also noted that the leadership structure of the federation remains uncertain, pointing out that a president has not yet been appointed, and questioned whether Italy is prepared to hire a top-level coach.

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He expressed doubts about the availability of financial resources to secure a high-profile manager like Guardiola, citing him as an example of the caliber of coach he believes would be suitable for the role.

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Conte mentioned that if he were to suggest a name for the position, he would propose Pep Guardiola, but wondered if the necessary funds are available to make such an appointment a reality.

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These comments come as speculation continues about the future of the Italy national team coaching role, with Conte's name frequently mentioned in connection with the position.

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Napoli is reportedly set to undergo a managerial change at the end of the season, following Conte's alleged decision to leave the club, according to a report by PUNCH Online.