In recent days, several sources have reported that Mancini is close to taking on the role for a second time, with informal talks already underway with Giovanni Malagò, elected yesterday as president of the FIGC. According to new reports from the Gazzetta and Corriere della Sera, Conte is also being considered by the head of the Italian Football Federation. However, any final decision will be made in collaboration with the technical director, a role that Malagò intends to assign to Paolo Maldini, who has already received an offer. Italian media have mentioned other candidates for the role in recent months, including Pep Guardiola, but Conte and Mancini appear to be the main choices at the moment. Assuming they are the only contenders to become Italy's new coach, who would you choose?
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Who will be Italy's next coach: Conte or Mancini?
Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini are highlighted as the main candidates to succeed the Italian national team, with talks already underway.
24 June 2026Global