Maldini may leave role as Juventus faces pre-season challenges
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 8:15 AM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Paolo Maldini is reportedly considering leaving his role following controversies surrounding the technical director position in Italy. This comes as Juventus prepares to start the season in 27 days without crucial player signings, including a goalkeeper and striker. The club is reportedly pursuing several targets, including Dibu and Kolo Muani, as they enter a decisive phase of the pre-season. Meanwhile, Maldini has defended his decisions, yet his future remains uncertain amid ongoing discussions.
- •Maldini's potential resignation amid search for Italy's new CT.
- •Juventus still without key players ahead of season opener.
- •Club exploring options for goalkeeper and striker positions.
- •Dibu and Kolo Muani are top transfer targets.
- •Maldini defends his choices despite growing controversy.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — Today’s Papers – Italy’s farce, Maldini leaves already, Stones to join Inter
- 8:15 AMYahoo Sports — Today’s Papers: Italy in total chaos, Maldini ready to leave, Juventus alarms
"La Gazzetta dello SportThe defender is closeInter, here comes StonesNational team chaos: Malagò wants ManciniItaly in turmoil: Pirlo pulls out, Maldini and Leonardo resignAfter just 15 days, the tech...
"La Gazzetta dello SportMaldini ready to leave No Pirlo? The technical director could say goodbyeAnother twist in the search for a new Italy CT. Paolo sees Malago and wants to defend his choices until...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 7:45 AMToday’s Papers – Italy’s farce, Maldini leaves already, Stones to join Inter
La Gazzetta dello SportThe defender is closeInter, here comes StonesNational team chaos: Malagò wants ManciniItaly in turmoil: Pirlo pulls out, Maldini and Leonardo resignAfter just 15 days, the tech...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 8:15 AMToday’s Papers: Italy in total chaos, Maldini ready to leave, Juventus alarms
La Gazzetta dello SportMaldini ready to leave No Pirlo? The technical director could say goodbyeAnother twist in the search for a new Italy CT. Paolo sees Malago and wants to defend his choices until...
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