Bonucci: Italy need ‘new chapter’ with Guardiola, Conte or Allegri – video
Bonucci: Italy need ‘new chapter’ with Guardiola, Conte or Allegri – video Leonardo Bonucci insists Pep Guardiola would be ‘very important’ for the Italy national team, but regardless of the new coach, the Azzurri need to start ‘a new chapter. ’ Italy have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the third consecutive time and will hire a new coach after June 22. On that day, a new FIGC President will be elected, leading to the appointment of a new Azzurri boss.
Friendly games at the beginning of June against Greece and Luxembourg will be managed by Italy U21 coach Silvio Baldini. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Antonio Conte, Head Coach of Napoli, and Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, embrace prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) “I read in the newspapers that Guardiola is a possibility, as is Conte or Allegri,” Bonucci told Sky Sports UK.
“The most important [thing] is that there’s a new chapter for Italian football and players. I love him, I think he’s one of the best coaches in the world, so he could be very important for us. ” Bonucci had already spoken about Guardiola’s potential appointment as the Italy national team coach, saying: “I think it’s very hard, but dreaming doesn’t cost anything.
” MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 18: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, reacts during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Manchester City and SSC Napoli at City of Manchester Stadium on September 18, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images) Bonucci: Guardiola could be ‘very important’ for Italy “I love him” ❤️ Leonardo Bonucci is backing Pep Guardiola to be the new Italy boss 🇮🇹 pic. twitter.
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