Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi insists he does not want to 'interfere' with the process of choosing a new Italy coach after the talks with Pep Guardiola. CESENA, ITALY – MAY 24:Andrea Abodi during the Women Supercup match betweeen AS Roma and ACF Fiorentina at Dino Manuzzi Stadium on May 24, 2024 in Cesena, Italy. Abodi awaits new Italy coach decisionZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: (L-R) Italy Minister of Sport Andrea Abodi, President of CONI Luciano Buonfiglio and President of FIGC Gabriele Gravina look on prior the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Photo by Getty Images/Getty Images)AdvertisementAdvertisement Advertisement"Whoever it is, we must stay close to him and support the project that will be elaborated along with Maldini, Leonardo, and the FIGC President," Minister for Sport Abodi told Sky Sport Italia. "The choice will still be the coach of the Nazionale, and therefore the best possible option.