Italy are moving ahead with a major rebuild of their sporting project, and Roberto Mancini has now been confirmed as the new head coach by Giovanni Malagò. The decision follows a search that also saw high-profile names such as Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola linked, but neither took the job.
Andrea Pirlo was also ruled out during the process, narrowing the federation's options before Mancini emerged as the confirmed choice. His appointment signals a clear direction for Italy as the team looks to reset and shape a new phase.
One of the main consequences of that change is growing uncertainty around Paolo Maldini's future in the Italy setup. With the project being reshaped, his place appears less certain, and another Italian legend is reportedly being considered as a possible replacement.
The latest development suggests Italy are not making a simple coaching switch, but undertaking a broader restructuring. With Mancini now in charge, attention is likely to turn to how the rest of the leadership group is organized and whether Maldini remains part of the new plan.
