AC Milan's Leão shines as club watches Maldini decision on Italy technical director

AC Milan Rafael Leão Paolo Maldini Italy technical director Serie A

Portuguese winger Rafael Leão has become a key figure for AC Milan, helping the club win the 2021‑22 Serie A title and reach the UEFA Champions League semi‑finals in 2022‑23. In the 2023‑24 season he inherited the number 10 shirt, underscoring his growing leadership role on the team.

Meanwhile the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is awaiting former Milan defender Paolo Maldini’s answer to an offer to become Italy’s technical director. FIGC president Giovanni Malagò has said the decision must be made by tomorrow, and while alternatives such as Demetrio Albertini, Gianfranco Zola and Giuseppe Bergomi have been mentioned, the federation hopes Maldini will accept the role, which would give him influence over the national teams and the selection of a new head coach.

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