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Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim's first day at Milan
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Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim's first day at Milan

July 6, 2026 at 05:04 PM
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A decisive week ahead for Italy's national team director and head coach, while Ruben Amorim takes charge of AC Milan for the first time.

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Giovanni Malagò has revealed that a decisive week has begun regarding Italy’s next technical director and coach , while Ruben Amorim has landed in Milan to begin his tenure at the Rossoneri’s helm.

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It’s been another busy day for Serie A and Italian football with FIGC President Malagò providing updates on his search for a new technical director and coach.

EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Paolo Maldini of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli FC and AC MIlan at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 1, 2022 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Transfer round-up July 6 During an interview released this morning, Malagò confirmed that Paolo Maldini is his main candidate for the technical director role, while Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini may not be the only candidates for the coaching job: “It’s not out of the question that it might involve more than just these two individuals,” he said.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) “The only truth is that I haven’t spoken to any coach; that would deeply contradict my intention, which is to evaluate and decide with the technical director who it will be.”

Another coach, the Portuguese Amorim, has landed in Milan to begin his tenure as the Rossoneri boss and immediately headed to the club’s headquarters for a transfer meeting with Milan executives.

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This transfer round-up highlights a pivotal week in Italian football, with key decisions expected regarding the Italy national team's director and head coach positions. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim begins his tenure at AC Milan, marking his first day at the club. The developments signal significant movement in both club and national team management structures ahead of upcoming fixtures.

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A transitional moment in Italian football: the Italy national team faces leadership questions while one of Serie A's biggest clubs, AC Milan, installs a new head coach. Amorim's arrival at Milan could reshape their tactical approach and league ambitions, while Italy's structural decisions will affect the national team's direction heading into the next international window.

Impact

Amorim's appointment brings tactical change to AC Milan; Italy's director and coach decisions will shape the Azzurri's near-term international outlook.

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Monitor Italy national team coaching/staff decisions and Milan's early matches under Amorim for shifts in Serie A and international football dynamics.

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Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim's first day at Milan

A decisive week ahead for Italy's national team director and head coach, while Ruben Amorim takes charge of AC Milan for the first time.

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This transfer round-up highlights a pivotal week in Italian football, with key decisions expected regarding the Italy national team's director and head coach positions. Meanwhile, Ruben Amorim begins his tenure at AC Milan, marking his first day at the club. The developments signal significant movement in both club and national team management structures ahead of upcoming fixtures.

A transitional moment in Italian football: the Italy national team faces leadership questions while one of Serie A's biggest clubs, AC Milan, installs a new head coach. Amorim's arrival at Milan could reshape their tactical approach and league ambitions, while Italy's structural decisions will affect the national team's direction heading into the next international window.

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