The FIGC continues its work to identify Luciano Spalletti’s successor as head coach of the Italian national team. At the top of the candidate list is Gennaro Gattuso, fresh from his recent stint with Hajduk Split. The former Milan and Napoli manager has received several phone calls in recent hours from Gigi Buffon, head of the national delegation, and a direct meeting with President Gravina could take place soon, as relayed via Milannews.it.
Gattuso would not come alone: the idea of a staff closely tied to the Azzurri dressing room is gaining traction, with Leonardo Bonucci and Andrea Barzagli being considered as potential technical collaborators. It would be a solution aimed at preserving the team spirit built in recent years.
Meanwhile, there is also talk of a possible return to the Federation for Cesare Prandelli. The former national team coach could take on a mentoring role within the youth and school sectors, without overlapping with the work of Maurizio Viscidi, the current coordinator of Italy’s youth national teams.
Gravina also addressed the topic from Coverciano, clarifying:
"There is no meeting today. It’s not a matter of names, but of building a real project—something that is applicable and sustainable over time."
