Italian football media debate appointment of new national team coach

The front pages of Italy's leading sports dailies – Gazzetta dello Sport, Corriere dello Sport and Tuttosport – focus on the search for a new Italy national team manager. Lega Serie A chief Giovanni Malago said the project may take eight to ten years, while Carlo Ancelotti has already been consulted. Lega president Urbano Cairo is pressing for a rapid decision, suggesting the first 100 days are crucial, but pundit Stefano Agresti warns that the contrasting philosophies of Andrea Pirlo and Pep Guardiali are far apart.

Other headlines in the same issue include Rafa Leão nearing a move to Fenerbahçe, Luka Modrić extending his stay at Milan for another year, a report on Gianni Infantino’s personal earnings, Inter midfielder Pio Esposito signing a contract through 2031, and former defender Cristian Chivu prioritising a €50 million transfer for Argentine defender Cristian Romero.