Maldini determined to offer Buffon new role in Italian football
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Paolo Maldini is reportedly determined to offer Gianluigi Buffon a new role within the Italian football structure as part of his plans for the FIGC.
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Attributed to original sourceLa Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Italy’s technical director Paolo Maldini is determined to involve Gianluigi Buffon in his project, offering the former goalkeeper a primary role within the Azzurri.
Newly-appointed Italy technical director Maldini wants to include Buffon in his Azzurri project, according to Gazzetta.
Buffon given a new Italy role by Maldini?
The report claims that Buffon will be offered a primary role within Club Italia, the Body that oversees the activity of the national teams, from the youth sectors to the first team.
Buffon resigned following the Azzurri’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup play-off final this past March, alongside Gattuso and FIGC President Gabriele Gravina.
Gazzetta claims that Buffon will soon be contacted by Maldini.
Buffon previously served as Italy’s Delegation Chief under Luciano Spalletti and Gennaro Gattuso, but the offer he will receive from FIGC concerns a different role for the legendary goalkeeper.
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gianluigi Buffon, Head of Delegation of Italy, looks on prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Gazzetta also confirms that Andrea Pirlo, who won the 2006 World Cup with Italy alongside Buffon, remains Maldini’s favourite option to become the new Nazionale coach.
The FIGC confirmed Maldini’s appointment as Italy’s technical director last Saturday, with the ex-defender joined by his former Milan teammate Leonardo, serving as an advisor.
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What happened
According to reports, Paolo Maldini, who is positioning himself for a leadership role in the Italian Football Federation (FIGC), wants to bring Gianluigi Buffon into a new role within the Italian football setup. The legendary goalkeeper, who retired from professional football, would take on an institutional position. The move would reunite two iconic figures of Italian football in an administrative capacity, marking a significant shift in the governance approach of the FIGC.
Chance analysis
This story is about Italian football governance and legacy player integration into administrative structures. While it doesn't directly affect on-field performance or upcoming matches, it signals the direction of the FIGC under potential Maldini leadership. For prediction systems, this is largely background context about the institutional framework of Italian football, with no immediate impact on club-level or national team competitive dynamics.
No on-field impact expected; this concerns potential administrative changes within the FIGC rather than competitive football operations.
No direct impact on upcoming match predictions; this is an administrative/governance story about Italian football's institutional structure.