The massive shock for Italy is the arrival of Leonardo as a particular advisor, as FIGC President Giovanni Malagò reveals it was ‘Paolo Maldini’s suggestion’ he be concerned.
There have been weeks of talks earlier than on the Italy camp, which has been created particularly for him to offer some construction and consistency to the Nazionale.
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It was no secret that he was the primary alternative for brand spanking new Federation chief Malagò, however an sudden a part of the announcement was the
Leonardo takes key function for Italy
BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 16: Sporting Technique & Growth Director Paolo Maldini and AC Milan Membership Sporting Director Leonardo De Araujo earlier than the Serie A match between and AC Milan at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d’Italia on February 16, 2019 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
“From the beginning, Paolo instructed me that he could be completely satisfied to herald Leonardo as a marketing consultant, as a result of there may be a number of work to be performed, it’s going to be a troublesome problem,”
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“I’m happy too, as a result of I’ve nice respect for Leonardo. They’re two sides of the identical coin.”
The Brazilian turns 57 in September and has had a deep bond with Italian soccer for a few years.
He performed for Milan from 1997-2001, then once more on the finish of his profession in 2002-03.
ROME, ITALY – FEBRUARY 03: (L-R) Paolo Maldini and Leonardo of Milan look on earlier than the Serie A match between and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on February 3, 2019 in Rome, Italy. (Picture by Paolo Bruno/Getty Photographs)
After retirement, Leonardo began work with the Rossoneri as a expertise scout, upgraded to technical director for 2008-09, after which as coach in 2009-10.
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In a shock transfer, he then crossed over to metropolis rivals as coach in December 2010, the place he remained till the tip of the season.
Leonardo has since bounced round totally different jobs, together with as Antalyaspor coach for only a few months in 2017.
He returned to Milan as technical director in 2018-19, the place he labored alongside Maldini, and had two totally different spells at in 2011-13 and 2019-22.