Paolo Maldini is on the verge of accepting the role of Italy’s technical director, a key appointment under the new FIGC president, Giovanni Malagò. The legendary Milan figure is seen as the ideal candidate to foster stronger ties between the Italian Football Federation and Serie A clubs, as Italian football enters what Malagò has termed a phase of “lucid folly.”
According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport, Maldini’s appointment is considered nearly finalized, marking the first significant development in Malagò’s envisioned overhaul of Italian football.
In this technical director capacity, Maldini would serve as a crucial link between the coaching staff, clubs, and players. This would alleviate pressure on the incoming head coach and contribute to a more unified national football structure.
Massara Also Considered for a Role in Malagò’s Restructured Italian Football Setup
Ricky Massara, who previously worked with Maldini and later served as sporting director at Roma, is also reportedly being considered for a supporting position within the new Italian football administration.
The potential partnership of Maldini and Massara would bring a wealth of experience from the highest echelons of Italian and European club football to the federation, which has been seeking such credibility.
Malagò has emphasized the importance of appointing the technical director before the head coach, given the intertwined nature of these roles. The technical director is expected to have a direct influence on the selection of the individual who will lead the Azzurri.
With Maldini’s expected appointment to the technical director role, the next critical step will be identifying the head coach who will collaborate with him. This decision is anticipated to take several more weeks.
