Mancini leads Conte and Guardiola for Italy head coach role

Roberto Mancini remains the frontrunner for the Italy national team head coach position following a leadership change in the FIGC. With the appointment of Giovanni Malagò as President and Paolo Maldini as technical director, the focus shifts to filling the vacancy left by Gennaro Gattuso. Mancini is favored due to his strong relationship with Malagò and the support of many national players who want him back after Luciano Spalletti's departure. While Antonio Conte and Pep Guardiola are also considered, Mancini's prior success and familiarity with the Italy setup boost his candidacy. No final decision has been made, and there may still be unexpected candidates.

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