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

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

BOLOGNA, ITALY – JUNE 4: President Gabriele Gravina of the FIGC looks on during the international Friendly match between Italy and Turkiye at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on June 4, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

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.

ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Claudio Ranieri, Head Coach of AS Roma looks on prior to the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

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

TURIN, ITALY – MAY 18: Stefano Pioli, Head Coach of AC Milan, looks on prior to the Serie A TIM match between Torino FC and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on May 18, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

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.