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FIGC President Gabriele Gravina insists the Italian Federation has ‘taken time’ to decide on a new coach: ‘It’s not a problem of names, we must put together a project.’

FIGC President Gravina spoke to reporters at Coverciano on Thursday after an event organised by Serie B Femminile.

Obviously, the main talking point was the future Italian coach for which Gennaro Gattuso appears to be the favourite.

What Gravina said about new Italy coach

BOLOGNA, ITALY – JUNE 4: President Gabriele Gravina of the FIGC looks on during the international Friendly match between Italy and Turkiye at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on June 4, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

“There is no meeting today, and I say this with absolute clarity. We have taken time to reflect, not on one name. It’s not a problem of names,” Gravina told reporters via TMW.

“We have time available, so we must put together a project that we can then bring into reality and determine whether it can be carried forward.”

Italy’s search for new coach continues

DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Luciano Spalletti, head coach of Italy looks on during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Germany and Italy at Football Stadium Dortmund on March 23, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

FIGC sacked Spalletti after a 3-0 loss against Norway last week, but still let the 66-year-old remain in charge for his final international match against Moldova on Monday.

HAMBURG, GERMANY – FEBRUARY 15: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Olympique de Marseille looks on prior to the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique de Marseille at Volksparkstadion on February 15, 2024 in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)

Claudio Ranieri was the priority FIGC option to replace Spalletti, but the 73-year-old rejected the chance to become the new Italy coach.

Stefano Pioli was another name linked with the job, but the ex-Milan coach has already reached a verbal agreement with Fiorentina.