Giancarlo Abete, who is described as a failed FIGC presidential candidate, says the process for appointing the Italy national team coach would not change if the new president chooses the coach before appointing a technical director. Abete’s comments come amid reported developments involving Paolo Maldini and Leonardo, who have decided to step down from their roles. He suggests that, under this proposed sequence, the head coach selection would be made first by the incoming president, and that a separate technical director would then be brought in. Abete frames his position as “nothing has changed,” indicating continuity in how decisions would be structured rather than a shift in the ultimate outcome. The remarks emphasize the order of appointments within FIGC’s planning, rather than naming a specific candidate or outlining different criteria. The broader context is uncertainty around leadership at the federation following the resignations, with multiple parties discussing how future appointments will be handled.