Paolo Maldini.
Italian association football player (born 1968)
Italy plans talks with Guardiola Ancelotti
Italy is actively seeking a new head coach, prioritizing the right fit over haste as Paolo Maldini and Leonardo oversee a broad overhaul and explore world-class targets like Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti. While officials aim to announce the coach soon, they stress waiting for the ideal candidate and continuing exploratory talks with multiple contenders.
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About Paolo Maldini
Paolo Cesare Maldini is an Italian football executive and former professional footballer who most recently served as the president of the technical sector of the Italian Football Federation. He spent his entire career playing as a left-back or as a centre-back for AC Milan and the Italy national team. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. As the Milan and Italy captain for many years, he was nicknamed "Il Capitano". Maldini held the record for appearances in Serie A (647), until he was surpassed by Gianluigi Buffon in 2020. He also holds the joint-record for most European Cup/UEFA Champions League final appearances (8) alongside Paco Gento. From 2018 to 2023 he worked at AC Milan as sporting director and is a co-owner of USL Championship club Miami FC.
Everything about Paolo Maldini →- Occupation
- association football player, tennis player
- Position held
- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
- Citizenship
- Italy
- Born
- June 26, 1968