The offer is on the table! Pep Guardiola receives official proposal to lead European powerhouse

Now the ball is in Guardiola's court.

Details: The Italian national team is still searching for a new head coach, and Pep Guardiola has emerged as one of the top—albeit unexpected—candidates for the job.

According to information from Gianluca Di Marzio, Italian football legends Paolo Maldini and Leonardo have already met with the former Manchester City manager to discuss the possibility of him taking charge of the national team.

Reports indicate that the Italian side presented Guardiola with their vision for the future and offered him the chance to lead the project through the upcoming major international tournaments.

While a final agreement has yet to be reached, the Italian Football Federation remains seriously interested in the Spanish tactician. If negotiations are successful, it would mark the first time in Guardiola's illustrious career that he would take the reins of a national team.

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