# Italy's New Football Leadership Takes Shape

- Topic: football
- Source: Football Italia
- Published: 2026-07-28
- Original: https://football-italia.net/ranieri-mancini-italy-after-maldini-resigns/
- Language: en
- Image: https://icdn.football-italia.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Claudio-Ranieri-glance-414x273.jpg

Following Paolo Maldini's resignation, Italy's new technical director and head coach are set to be announced. Claudio Ranieri and Roberto Mancini are the top contenders for the roles. A FIGC Federal meeting is underway in Rome to discuss the appointments.

## Key takeaways

- Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri are the likely candidates for Italy's head coach and technical director roles.
- The appointments are expected to be announced following a FIGC Federal meeting in Rome.
- Mancini previously served as Italy's national team coach from 2018 to 2023.

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