Paolo Maldini Negotiating New Role

Paolo Maldini is being courted by Giovanni Malagò, the new FIGC president, for a brand-new director role.

The former Milan executive is still undecided but hasn't rejected the offer yet.

Malagò wants Maldini to helm the technical structure and youth system, a wide-ranging role that could be a good fit for his resume and personality.

Paolo Maldini hasn't held a proper front office role since being dismissed by the Rossoneri a couple of years ago.

The Serie A clubs, which supported Malagò's election, are pushing for Maldini's appointment and might even contribute financially to convince him.

Antonio Conte has a four-year contract to manage the Azzurri on the table, but some people haven't forgiven him for abandoning the bench for Saudi Arabia.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Claudio Ranieri or Gianluigi Buffon are the fallback options for the role.

The new federal cycle is expected to start soon, and a win would be a great beginning, but it's a big commitment for the new manager.

Giovanni Malagò won the FIGC election with nearly 70 percent of the votes, and his next mission is to appoint a new director and coach.