Legendary defender Paolo Maldini has been appointed the new Technical Director for the Italian national football team, an announcement made to the local governing federation. In this capacity, Maldini will oversee the strategic direction of the team, working in close collaboration with Leonardo, who has been named his advisor. The immediate and primary mandate for the next two years is the selection of a new head coach tasked with guiding the national squad out of its current period of underperformance.
The Italian national team, a nation boasting a four-time World Cup championship pedigree, has faced significant scrutiny after failing to qualify for the last three global tournaments, necessitating substantial structural changes within the federation. While internal candidates, such as Antonio Conte—who has managed Napoli for over a decade—are being considered, the Italian federation has indicated that it is not ruling out the possibility of appointing a foreign coach to reverse the negative trajectory of the team. Maldini’s assumption of the role as FIGC Technical Director and President signifies a major shift in Italian football governance.
His leadership is expected to stabilize the selection process and establish a clear, long-term vision for the squad, addressing the critical need for a coach capable of rebuilding competitive momentum on the international stage.
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