Ranieri will assume the role of technical director of Club Italia, overseeing the federation's football operations and long-term sporting strategy. Mancini, 61, previously managed Italy between 2018 and 2023, guiding the Azzurri to victory at UEFA Euro 2020, which was played in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. His first spell also saw Italy establish a record 37-match unbeaten run before he resigned in August 2023. Paolo Maldini resigned as technical director just over two weeks after accepting the role, while adviser Leonardo also stepped down during the same period. As technical director, he will oversee elite football development, support the national teams and work closely with Mancini on the long-term sporting structure.