Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim’s first day at Milan

Transfer round-up: Decisive week for Italy director and coach, Amorim’s first day at Milan Giovanni Malagò has revealed that a decisive week has begun regarding Italy’s next technical director and coach , while Ruben Amorim has landed in Milan to begin his tenure at the Rossoneri’s helm. Click here to subscribe to the official Football Italia YouTube channel. It’s been another busy day for Serie A and Italian football with FIGC President Malagò providing updates on his search for a new technical director and coach. EMPOLI, ITALY – OCTOBER 01: Paolo Maldini of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Empoli FC and AC MIlan at Stadio Carlo Castellani on October 1, 2022 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images) Transfer round-up July 6 During an interview released this morning, Malagò confirmed that Paolo Maldini is his main candidate for the technical director role, while Antonio Conte and Roberto Mancini may not be the only candidates for the coaching job: “It’s not out of the question that it might involve more than just these two individuals,” he said. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – AUGUST 17: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United applauds the fans following the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images) “The only truth is that I haven’t spoken to any coach; that would deeply contradict my intention, which is to evaluate and decide with the technical director who it will be.” Another coach, the Portuguese Amorim, has landed in Milan to begin his tenure as the Rossoneri boss and immediately headed to the club’s headquarters for a transfer meeting with Milan executives. Find out today’s top stories in the latest episode of the Football Italia Transfer Show.