Milan expert Carlo Pellegatti says Massimiliano Allegri might receive a call from the FIGC to offer him the Italy job, but the Rossoneri should make sure their coach is ‘not tempted.’
Milan coach Allegri is among the possible candidates to replace Gattuso as Italy’s national team coach.
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“A few months ago, and this is what will concern me in the coming hours, I was told that if Italy were to be eliminated, Allegri could receive a call to replace Gattuso,” Italian journalist Pellegatti said in his latest YouTube video via PianetaMilan.
“Be careful, because they could turn to Allegri and in the coming hours, I was also told that Conte is one of the candidates.”
One of the most experienced Milan journalists in Italy, Pellegatti gave advice to the Rossoneri’s management: “What might Allegri say? This is why Milan should follow his requests, give him credit, so he won’t be tempted if he receives a proposal.”
PISA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 13: Massimiliano Allegri manager of AC Milan reacts during the Serie A match between Pisa SC and AC Milan at Arena Garibaldi on February 13, 2026 in Pisa, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)
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Gattuso has not yet resigned as Italy’s national team coach, but according to recent reports, the FIGC has asked him to remain in charge for two more games in June, before the end of his contract.
On the other hand, FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has resigned, and so has Delegation Chief Gianluigi Buffon.
UDINE, ITALY – OCTOBER 14: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Italy, sings the Italian national anthem prior to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Israel at Stadio Friuli on October 14, 2025 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
A new FIGC President will be voted on June 22, so the Azzurri won’t have a new coach before that date.
According to Gazzetta, even Conte or Roberto Mancini could return to Italy once Gattuso leaves.
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