Roberto Mancini returns as head coach of the Italy men’s national team, according to multiple reports. Claudio Ranieri is also confirmed to take up a senior role within the Italian federation, moving into the position of FIGC technical director. The changes follow the resignation of Paolo Maldini from the federation.
Beyond the appointments of Mancini and Ranieri, reports indicate that Gianfranco Zola is in line to join the wider national-team set-up. Details of Zola’s exact position are not fully specified in the available summaries, but the reporting frames him as part of the staffing group that will support Mancini’s tenure.
Overall, the coverage focuses on a restructuring of Italy’s coaching and technical leadership. Mancini’s official return as coach and Ranieri’s new technical-director role are treated as established steps, with Zola identified as the next potential addition as Italy finalizes its team-management configuration.
