Giovanni Malagò could leave the presidency of CONI and take over the presidency of Roma: in that case a name that has been quite popular in recent months would be back in fashion
Roma, Malagò presidente porterebbe un tecnico di grido: è il “suo” ct (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
There is an idea hovering in the air, a hypothesis that, if it were to materialize, would shake the Giallorossi environment: Giovanni Malagò could become the future president of Roma.
It is not just a suggestion, but one rooted in a series of behind-the-scenes movements. His term at the head of CONI is coming to an end and is unlikely to be renewed. So what will one of the most powerful men in Italian sports do?
Those who know him well know that Roma is a passion he has carried inside him for as long as he can remember. It is not just a football sympathy, but a real belonging. It is therefore not surprising that, in the event of a move to the presidency of the club, Malagò wants to give his own strong imprint to the project, starting with the choice of coach.
And this is where a name that has already touched the Giallorossi universe in recent months comes into play: Roberto Mancini. Already being approached by Roma after the end of the De Rossi era, the former national team coach could become a much more concrete track should Malagò really take over the club.
The idea of a Malagò president and a Mancini coach is not science fiction, but a real possibility. It would be a pair that would guarantee experience, ambition, and a first-rate network of contacts. Not to mention that Mancini, with his proactive style of play and ability to work with young people, could represent a quantum leap for Roma.
Roberto Mancini alla Roma con Malagò: fu lui a portarlo alla Nazionale
Why specifically Mancini? The answer is simple: the bond between the two is very strong. In 2018, when the FIGC was groping in the dark after the world failure, it was Malagò himself who opened the doors of the national team to him.
An investment paid off with the triumph at Euro 2020, a moment that revitalized Italian soccer and strengthened their professional relationship. And when Mancini left the national team in 2023, disappointed by the dynamics within the federation, he publicly thanked very few people. And yes, among them was Malagò himself.
Roberto Mancini alla Roma con Malagò: fu lui a portarlo alla Nazionale (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
Should he land in Trigoria, the name of the former Saudi Arabia technical commissioner would become more than just a hypothesis. It would be a deliberate, considered choice and perfectly in line with the idea of soccer that Malagò would like to bring to Roma.
Of course, there is one issue that might turn more than a few fans’ noses up: Mancini has an important past with Lazio. As a player first, as Sven-Goran Eriksson’s assistant coach later. He was a protagonist of the second biancoceleste scudetto and for years was a symbol of that team.
But time changes everything. And above all, in soccer, opportunities count. Mancini has led Inter, worked abroad, and built his career away from any emotional constraints. Today he is an established professional, and if Roma were to offer him a solid project, it is hard to imagine him saying no just because of his Lazio past.
Of course, everything will depend on the decisions of the ownership and the internal balances at the club. But one thing is certain: the future of Roma is all to be written, and the idea of a Malagò as president no longer seems like a mere bar dream.
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