It's reported Roberto Mancini is likely to become the new Italy coach, as FIGC President Giovanni Malagò will make the choice before replacing technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo. Italy technical director Paolo Maldini, special advisor Leonardo, FIGC President Giovanni Malagò and Lega Serie A President Ezio Simonelli (figc.it)AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThat figure would then be responsible for choosing the Italy coach, as well as overseeing the various youth levels and academies around the country. However, when their choices of Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo all failed for different reasons, it's widely reported that Maldini and Leonardo resigned. FIGC President Giovanni Malago (left) with coach Roberto Mancini (right): @coppa_canottieri via Instagram. Instead of picking a new technical director first, it's now reported that Malagò will choose the coach himself and then assign a director to the Club Italia position.