Report Allegri first choice for Italy if Malagò wins election | OneFootball

According to reports, Max Allegri would be first choice for new Italy coach if Giovanni Malagò became FIGC President, as his rapport with Milan is getting tense.

COMO, ITALY – JANUARY 15: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri issues instructions to his players during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and AC Milan at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on January 15, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

The search is on for a new President of the Federation, who in turn would have the job of choosing the new Italy CT to replace Gennaro Gattuso in the summer.

The first steps were taken today for the former, as a meeting of the Lega Serie A reached a majority of 18 out of 20 clubs voting for ex-CONI (Italian Olympic Committee) chief Malagò as their candidate for the election on June 22.

Allegri first pick for Malagò’s Italy

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri reacts during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Calciomercato claim that if Malagò is given the reins, his first choice for new Italy coach would be Allegri.

In turn, this is more likely than it would’ve been only a couple of weeks ago, as the tension is reportedly growing behind the scenes at Milan.

They are sliding down the standings after two consecutive Serie A defeats and Champions League qualification is no longer to be taken for granted.

Allegri only took the job last summer for his second spell at San Siro, and Sportitalia suggest that Milan directors might not be too upset at another change of management for next season.

In turn the coach is not too fond of the transfer strategy shown by the club, so an offer to lead Italy would be genuinely tempting for all concerned.