Maldini expected to become Italy's technical director under Malagò
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:50 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Paolo Maldini is poised to take on the role of Italy's technical director under new FIGC president Giovanni Malagò. Sources indicate that Maldini is viewed as the ideal candidate to serve as a link between Serie A clubs and the national federation during a transformative period for Italian football. His appointment is said to be nearly finalized, with plans for him to influence the selection of the next head coach. Ricky Massara, Maldini's former colleague, is also being considered for a supporting position within the new structure as the federation aims to restore credibility and cohesion in national football.
- •Maldini's appointment as technical director expected soon.
- •Role aims to connect coaching staff and Serie A clubs.
- •Ricky Massara considered for supporting role in new setup.
- •Malagò emphasizes connection between technical director and head coach.
- 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Maldini offered unprecedented powers to take on Italy role and is a bigger priority than Conte
- 10:50 AMYahoo Sports — New Italy national team: Malagò’s challenges and Maldini’s potential appointment
- 8:45 AMYahoo Sports — Maldini closing in on Italy technical director role under new FIGC president Malagò
"Newly-elected FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is pushing to appoint both Antonio Conte and Paolo Maldini to leadership roles within the Italy national team set-up, but the appointment of the Milan leg...
"Giovanni Malagò has been elected as the new FIGC President with almost 69% of the votes, and according to Gazzetta and Corriere della Sera, Paolo Maldini has already been contacted regarding his pote...
"Paolo Maldini is set to take on the role of Italy’s technical director under new FIGC president Giovanni Malagò, with the Milan legend identified as the ideal figure to bridge the gap between the f...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 25, 2026, 11:20 AMMaldini offered unprecedented powers to take on Italy role and is a bigger priority than Conte
Newly-elected FIGC President Giovanni Malagò is pushing to appoint both Antonio Conte and Paolo Maldini to leadership roles within the Italy national team set-up, but the appointment of the Milan leg...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 10:50 AMNew Italy national team: Malagò’s challenges and Maldini’s potential appointment
Giovanni Malagò has been elected as the new FIGC President with almost 69% of the votes, and according to Gazzetta and Corriere della Sera, Paolo Maldini has already been contacted regarding his pote...
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 8:45 AMMaldini closing in on Italy technical director role under new FIGC president Malagò
Paolo Maldini is set to take on the role of Italy’s technical director under new FIGC president Giovanni Malagò, with the Milan legend identified as the ideal figure to bridge the gap between the f...
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