AC Milan legend Andrea Pirlo is set to be appointed as the new head coach of the Italy men's national team, according to Fox SportsPirlo's expected appointment comes after Italy missed out on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, putting the national team under serious scrutinyThe former midfielder is set to replace his ex-AC Milan…

…summer. Roberto Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 glory, and former Azzurri midfielder Andrea Pirlo are other candidates for the vacancy. Malago said budget "exceptions" could be made in terms of salary for 55-year-old Guardiola, who previously coached Barcelona and Bayern Munich. But he also warned "it is not certai…

…for the third consecutive time. Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini and ex-midfielder Andrea Pirlo are also among the candidates being considered for the position.The reports come after it was previously revealed that Guardiola had verbally agreed to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager in 2024 before deciding…