Gianluigi Buffon has opened up about a possible return to the Italy national team structure and shared his view on the coaching direction he would have preferred. Speaking about an approach linked to Paolo Maldini, the former goalkeeper also made clear that Italy’s biggest target must remain getting back to the World Cup.
Buffon indicated that Claudio Ranieri is the kind of figure he would have chosen for the Azzurri bench. His comments underlined the value of experience, balance and credibility at a time when Italy is trying to rebuild momentum and restore consistency around the national side.
He also explained why having someone like Ranieri involved would matter beyond tactics alone. For Buffon, a respected football figure can help create stability, guide the group and keep the focus on the wider mission facing Italy.
That mission, in Buffon’s view, is simple: the World Cup has to be the priority. His remarks frame the debate around Italy’s next steps not just in terms of appointments, but around finding the right leadership to push the national team toward its main objective.
