Pep Guardiola has turned down the opportunity to manage the Italian national football team due to family reasons. The decision follows discussions held with the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), whose president, Giovanni Malago, earlier stated that talks had taken place and financial exceptions could be made to accommodate him.
Guardiola became available after leaving his role as manager of Manchester City this summer following a ten-year tenure with the club. Despite the FIGC's interest and willingness to negotiate terms, the manager ultimately declined the position, halting the federation's efforts to secure him for the national team post.
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