Maldini reveals why Guardiola turned down Italy coaching job

Paolo Maldini, who served as Italy's technical director for just 16 days before stepping down, has broken his silence on the failed talks to bring Pep Guardiola to coach the Azzurri. Maldini gave an interview addressing why Guardiola ultimately declined the role with the Italian national team. The episode was one of the most turbulent chapters in Italian football management in recent memory.