Azzurri

[ACMILAN1983]

I wouldn't be convinced would be set. Part of the reason being following his last stint, he'd have VERY strong demands that at this point the FIGC are in no position to fulfill.

PSG would be foolish to overlook Conte for Tuchel imo. Given their budget and the responsibility Conte wants in building his side (something PSG could actually benefit from) means he could accomplish impressive things there imo.

[xudong]

I also don't think that Conte would be coaching the NT for a second time.

[AC_Troy]

Roberto Mancini is the hot favourite to take over the Italy job and is expected to quit Zenit St Petersburg in May, claim reports.

[ACMILAN1983]

This guy!

https://www.football-italia.net/119580/i...asts-zenit

tbh, I've never hidden I can't stand Mancini, but of the possibilities for the national team he's probably one of the better ones realistically possible. It might appear as a step back, but I'd be open to bringing in Capello. My reasoning being that at his age and tactical approach he seems better suited to the national team than club level football now. However, just as important if not moreso, is he's actually a coach who focuses a lot on the character of individuals. Italy really needs this right now, because it's a young generation coming through and they need someone who can lead them to behave and work in the correct way. Let's not forget Capello actually coached Maldini and Costacurta in the Milan youth setup back in the 80s and Maldini has cited on numerous occasions that it was Capello who helped him grow to understand the importance of being professional and acting properly.

However, Capello alone is pointless. As has been said many times, the Italian youth development process needs massive work from top to bottom, never mind the whole Italian game needs to take an introspective look to sort itself out as well. There's so many issues at every level, there's simply no chance of recovery unless a collective decision is made to bring the sport in the country to the modern age. However, there's too many people in the game who are either blind to how far they've fallen behind or they're in it for personal gain.

[artand]

Ancelotti comes to my mind....

[AC_Troy]

Corriere dello Sport is reporting that Ancelotti met with FIGC commissioner Roberto Fabbricini and sub-commissioner Alessandro Costacurta in a Rome hotel yesterday.
The meeting lasted over an hour-and-a-half, with the pair pushing Ancelotti toward accepting the job.
There is no definitive agreement, however, with the sticking point relating to the financial aspect of any deal.
The FIGC’s budget for the CT and his staff is €5m per year, representing a big drop from what Carletto earned at Bayern Munich and could still command in club management.
Antonio Conte was paid €4.1m per year, but it’s thought part of that salary was paid by Puma.
To try and overcome this hurdle, Costacurta offered Ancelotti a free choice on his staff, with his son Davide likely to join the setup, along with a player from his Milan side, possibly Andrea Pirlo or Massimo Ambrosini.
The former Real Madrid Coach has also been linked with Arsenal, as well as a return to former club Chelsea.

[reza]

If he doesn't accept 5 milion or close for such a job then he has no business being considered for it. Azzurri is neither a 'questionable' club job nor a 'doubts' one. Even if the talent doesn't exist an Italian shouldn't say no based on anything, least of all money.

[AC_Troy]

If he doesn't accept 5 milion or close for such a job then he has no business being considered for it. Azzurri is neither a 'questionable' club job nor a 'doubts' one. Even if the talent doesn't exist an Italian shouldn't say no based on anything, least of all money.

100%

[AC_Troy]

Carlo Ancelotti has asked to both his son and Andrea Pirlo in his staff if he takes over the Italy job, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

[AC_Troy]

Looks like Ancelotti will decline job

Frontrunners are now Mancini and Ranieri

Yikes