In line with , Thiago Motta was among the many candidates sounded out for the Italy job, however declined the proposal, whereas Serie A golf equipment vetoed Silvio Baldini’s potential appointment.
Italy are set to nominate Andrea Pirlo as however it’s no secret that the ex-midfielder was not among the many main candidates of Paolo Maldini and Leonardo.
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Corriere dello Sport: Motta turned down Italy job
The pair held talks with each who didn’t make themselves obtainable, and based on Corriere dello Sport, Thiago Motta was additionally contacted and sounded out.
The report claims that Motta ‘politely declined’ the proposal, prompting Maldini and Leonardo to maneuver ahead with Pirlo.
CREMONA, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Coach Silvio Baldini of Italy reacts through the UEFA Euro U21 Qualification match between Italy and Armenia at Stadio Giovanni Zini on October 14, 2025 in Cremona, Italy. (Picture by Marco M. Mantovani/Getty Photos)
TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 02: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of , appears on forward of the Serie A match between Juventus and Empoli at Allianz Stadium on February 02, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Picture by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Photos)
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U21 Italy coach Baldini briefly took cost of the Azzurri senior workforce for June’s friendlies towards Luxembourg and Greece, however was by no means a real candidate for the everlasting Italy head coach function.
In line with Corriere dello Sport, his candidacy was opposed by Serie A golf equipment, which didn’t respect Baldini’s phrases concerning the management of Italian soccer.
Not way back, Baldini branded Serie A membership presidents “crooks”, accusing them of being trapped by vested pursuits and the affect of brokers.