In a dramatic turn of events for Italian football, FIGC Extraordinary Commissioner Giovanni Malagò announced during a Federal Council meeting that negotiations are officially underway to bring Roberto Mancini back as head coach of the men's national team. The announcement follows 24 hours of intense friction within the federation, which saw high-profile resignations from Paolo Maldini and Leonardo after plans to appoint Andrea Pirlo collapsed.
An agreement for "Mancini 2.0" is reportedly near completion, with formalization expected shortly. The manager is set to take charge alongside a reshuffled backroom team, including former defender Leonardo Bonucci and tactical analyst Antonio Gagliardi on the pitch, Massimo Maccarone joining the technical staff, and Marco Roccati taking over as goalkeeping coach.
As the Federal Council wrapped up in the early afternoon, the federation signaled a push for stability after a turbulent period. By bringing back an experienced figure in Mancini, Italian football leadership aims to rebuild team cohesion and establish a firm direction ahead of upcoming international fixtures.