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President Giovanni Malagò announced: "Ranieri and I strongly wanted him, but he will also continue his work in Serie C."
The national team's organisational structure is now complete. Following the appointment of the head coach and technical director, Giovanni Malagò has finally revealed the identity of the third figure he announced at the press conference. Unsurprisingly, and as widely anticipated, it is Gianfranco Zola. The former Chelsea and Cagliari player thus joins the staff in the role of "coordinator of youth activity projects" for Club Italia.
Malagò's Announcement
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Zola will therefore work in close contact with Ranieri, overseeing the organisation of the Azzurri youth sector. The first step will be to make the transition from youth teams to the senior national squad less disruptive, thereby revitalising the national team's roster. "Ranieri and I strongly wanted him," Malagò explained to Ansa, "sharing the decision with Lega Pro president Matteo Marani, of whom he will continue to be deputy vice-president." Regarding the reasons for choosing Zola, the head of the FIGC had no doubts: "His charisma, his expertise, and his commitment to young people, demonstrated over these years in Lega Pro, represent the best foundation for building our future."
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