Gianluigi Donnarumma has broken his silence on speculation over talks with former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola regarding the Italy managerial job.
What happened?
Gianluigi Donnarumma admitted he hasn't spoken with Guardiola about the possibility of coaching the national team.
Why it matters for Gianluigi Donnarumma
The Italian national team failed to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, losing on penalties to Bosnia and Herzegovina in March.
Gennaro Gattuso stepped down as manager after the failed qualification, and the Italian federation is looking for a replacement.
What comes next?
Massimiliano Allegri was in the frame but distanced himself from the job in early April.
Gianluigi Donnarumma had a good experience with Guardiola at Manchester City and hoped he would continue, but Guardiola decided to step down.
The new president of the Italian Football Federation is yet to be decided, but the departure of Gabriele Gravina welcomes a fresh start for the Italian National Team.
Leonardo Bonucci remarked that Guardiola is the right man for the Italy job, and Guardiola has openly admitted he would like to manage a national team one day.
Gianluigi Donnarumma told Calciomercato that those decisions are not up to him but to the new president.
The Italian national team will only take part in friendlies for the foreseeable future, having failed to qualify for a third straight World Cup.
Gianluigi Donnarumma's passing ability received special praise from Pep Guardiola, and the goalkeeper had hoped Guardiola would continue at Manchester City.
The final day of the 2025-26 Premier League season saw Guardiola given a wholesome send-off alongside Bernardo Silva and John Stones, who left the club at the expiration of their contracts.