Gazzetta dello Sport: Conte is Leading Candidate for Italy Coach if Guardiola Declines
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian national team's coaching search is at a critical stage. While FIGC President Malagò prefers Pep Guardiola, Serie A clubs are strongly backing Antonio Conte as the top candidate to lead the Azzurri's rebuild. A key meeting is scheduled at the Serie A League headquarters in Milan, where new technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo will present a comprehensive plan to club presidents. The plan covers youth development, infrastructure, and data analysis. Clubs view Conte as a proven leader who can guarantee a successful restart, citing his previous tenure (2014-2016) where he led Italy to a strong Euro 2016 performance. Clubs are willing to financially support Conte's return. The broader goal is to rebuild the entire Italian football system, with Conte potentially becoming a central figure in the revival. The meeting will also analyze Serie A's competitive decline compared to other European leagues using CIES data.
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