Luciano Spalletti laments Maldini exit from Italian federation role

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·2 August 2026

Luciano Spalletti has voiced regret over Paolo Maldini’s exit from the Italian federation.

According to L'Équipe, the Juventus coach spoke after a 2-0 friendly win against Nice on Friday.

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Maldini has left his role as the federation’s technical director.

Spalletti felt Maldini embodied the renewal the structure needed.

Spalletti previously managed the Squadra Azzurra from 2023 to 2025.

Source: L'Équipe