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Roma reveal Guardiola approach

October 22, 2011
By ESPNsoccernet staff
Roma general manager Franco Baldini has revealed he approached Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola in the summer in an attempt to entice the Spanish tactician to move to the Serie A.



Baldini, a close adviser to Fabio Capello, ultimately selected Barcelona B coach Luis Enrique to take the to job in the Italian capital, but said on Friday the club initially targeted Guardiola.

"I had a word with Guardiola," said Baldini. "I asked him if he fancied taking a step towards Roma. ...

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