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Italy confirm Ancelotti approach before Guardiola
By GhanaSummary Newsroom1 min read
Ancelotti, a former team-mate of Maldini for both Italy and AC Milan, took charge of Brazil in 2025 and extended his contract in May until the 2030 World Cup.
Maldini, a former defender who earned 126 caps for Italy, said FIGC would ideally appoint a coach by the end of the week but the priority was getting the right man.
But on Thursday, FIGC technical director Paolo Maldini said Italy first approached their former player Ancelotti, who is currently in charge of Brazil.
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