La Gazzetta dello Sport reviews that Italy’s technical director Paolo Maldini is decided to contain Gianluigi Buffon in his undertaking, providing the previous goalkeeper a main position throughout the Azzurri.
Newly-appointed Italy technical director Maldini desires to incorporate Buffon in his Azzurri undertaking, in keeping with
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Buffon given a brand new Italy position by Maldini?
The report claims that Buffon might be supplied a main position inside Membership Italia, the Physique that oversees the exercise of the nationwide groups, from the youth sectors to the primary group.
Buffon resigned following the Azzurri’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina within the World Cup play-off last this previous March, alongside Gattuso and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.
Gazzetta claims that Buffon will quickly be contacted by Maldini.
Buffon beforehand served as Italy’s Delegation Chief beneath Luciano Spalletti and Gennaro Gattuso, however the supply he’ll obtain from FIGC issues a unique position for the legendary goalkeeper.
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Buffon, Head of Delegation of Italy, seems to be on previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photographs)
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Gazzetta additionally confirms that Andrea Pirlo, who received the 2006 World Cup with Italy alongside Buffon, stays Maldini’s favorite choice to change into the
The FIGC confirmed Maldini’s appointment as Italy’s technical director final Saturday, with the ex-defender joined by his former teammate Leonardo, serving as an advisor.