Andrea Pirlo.
Italian association football player and manager
Guardiola Declines Italy Job; Pirlo Favored for Rebuild
Pep Guardiola declined Italy’s national-team job, leaving Andrea Pirlo as the favored successor under the long-term plan championed by Maldini and Leonardo. The new leadership stressed a unified, 8- to 10-year strategy and a coach who aligns with their vision, with Pirlo as the main alternative if Guardiola remains unavailable.
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About Andrea Pirlo
Andrea Pirlo is an Italian football manager and former player who is currently the head coach of UAE Pro League club Dubai United. Widely considered one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Pirlo was known for his vision, technique, creativity, passing, and free kick ability. He is the all-time Italian top assist provider in the UEFA Champions League (15).
Everything about Andrea Pirlo →- Occupation
- association football player, association football coach
- Citizenship
- Italy
- Born
- May 19, 1979