Rumour CONFIRMED: Maldini and Leonardo leave Italy after 17 daysJust 16 days after their official appointment, Paolo Maldini (technical director) and Leonardo (advisor) have submitted their irrevocable resignation to the FIGC. The decision comes after the federation reversed course on the hiring of Andrea Pirlo, a move that triggered the collapse of the executive leadership.Roberto Mancini, the clear favorite to returnWith the departure of the leadership duo, the option of hiring Thiago Motta has been completely ruled out. Roberto Mancini now emerges as President Giovanni Malags leading candidate to take charge of the Azzurra, while Antonio Conte remains an alternative backed by the Lega Serie A.Chiellini emerges in the restructuringAt the same time, the federation is considering appointing Giorgio Chiellini as the new technical director. Malags priority will be to decide whether to name the sporting director first or move directly to the selection of the new coach.This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.