Report Maldini targeted to be new FIGC President | OneFootball

There are reports Milan legend Paolo Maldini is targeted to be the new President of the Italian Football Federation after Gabriele Gravina’s resignation.

Italian football is in flux following the unprecedented failure to qualify for three consecutive editions of the World Cup.

There have been resignations from FIGC President Gravina, coach Gennaro Gattuso, and delegation chief Gianluigi Buffon.

Maldini among options to lead Italian football

LECCE, ITALY – JUNE 22: Paolo Maldini of Milan during the Serie A match between US Lecce and AC Milan at Stadio Via del Mare on June 22, 2020 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

The search is on for a new Federation leader who can enact reforms that help value Italian youth, and an intriguing candidate is Maldini.

According to La Stampa newspaper, as reported by MilanNews, the former Italy defender is the first choice put forward by Minister for Sport Andrea Abodi.

There is going to be an election for the new FIGC President on June 22, and new candidates have to be confirmed at least 40 days beforehand.

It might not be easy to convince Maldini to take the role, as he had always said his only job in Italian football would be with Milan.

He was the director of development in 2018-19, then became the technical director until he was unceremoniously sacked in June 2023.

The former defender is also a co-owner of Miami FC and amassed what had been a record 126 senior caps for Italy.