Guardiola Rejects Italy Job as Pirlo Closes In on Role

Pep Guardiola has turned down the Italy head coach position, according to Sky in Italy. Andrea Pirlo is now closing in on the role. The development marks a significant shift in Italy's managerial search. Guardiola's rejection and Pirlo's likely appointment would represent one of the more eye-catching managerial stories in international football this year.