Multiple reports state CONI President Giovanni Malago and the Under-Secretary for Sport are pushing a surprise FIGC candidate – Juventus’ Beppe Marotta.
The Federation has been without a permanent President since Carlo Tavecchio stepped down in the wake of the World Cup failure, with Roberto Fabbricini appointed as extraordinary commissioner.
A meeting has been called for October 22 to find a new leader, who must get 73 per cent of votes from the federal council.
Multiple reports state CONI President Giovanni Malago and the Under-Secretary for Sport are pushing a surprise FIGC candidate – Juventus’ Beppe Marotta.
The Federation has been without a permanent President since Carlo Tavecchio stepped down in the wake of the World Cup failure, with Roberto Fabbricini appointed as extraordinary commissioner.
A meeting has been called for October 22 to find a new leader, who must get 73 per cent of votes from the federal council.
This morning La Stampa, Corriere dello Sport and Corriere della Sera are all reporting that Malago and Under-Secretary for Sport Giancarlo Giorgetti are pushing Juve’s general manager Marotta.
While the role does interest Marotta in principle, he would prefer to run at a later date and would want to feel broad support from the lower leagues and players before making a move.
In addition, the FIGC President receives a salary of €36,000 per year, much less than Marotta earns with Juve.