Overview
- FIGC president Giovanni Malagò has offered Paolo Maldini a newly created dual role as president of Club Italia and technical director to oversee Italy’s national-team pathway and youth-to-senior development.
- Maldini has not accepted and is delaying a formal yes while he resolves a prior commitment and seeks clarity on the responsibilities and logistics of the post.
- Malagò has set a short timeline for the federation to fill the technical-director slot and has said the federation will choose the national team coach only after consulting that director.
- Antonio Conte is described in reports as the leading candidate to become head coach if the technical-director appointment is confirmed, with talks and funding options reported as workable.
- If Maldini declines or does not answer in time, Malagò has alternative names under consideration and plans to involve former stars in a wider refoundation aimed at returning Italy to major tournaments.