Lengthy call between between Gravina and Ranieri as Italy look for new coach

Originally posted on Football Italia | Last updated Jun 9, 2025 4:10 AM ET

FIGC President Gabriele Gravina is expected to get in touch with Roma owner Dan Friedkin after talking to Claudio Ranieri for over one hour, as the 73-year-old is the first Italy option to replace Luciano Spalletti.

Ranieri is the FIGC’s primary option to replace Spalletti, who will take charge of his final match as Italy national team coach tonight against Moldova.

Gravina in talks with Ranieri over Italy coach role

Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed to me directly that FIGC President Gravina has already held talks with Ranieri, who has taken on a role as Roma’s advisor after a six-month spell as a coach.

Ranieri wants to keep his word with the club, and FIGC is open to letting him retain his role at the Stadio Olimpico.

Ranieri and Gravina spoke on the phone for over one hour, and the FIGC President is expected to get in touch with Roma owner Dan Friedkin as well.

Pioli and Fiorentina wait

Stefano Pioli is also in the frame and is an option Italy will consider if they fail to seal an agreement with Ranieri and Roma.

Fiorentina are closely monitoring the situation as Pioli, who is expected to leave Al-Nassr, is their leading candidate to replace Raffaele Palladino.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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