Rome, 20 Oct. (LaPresse) – Giuseppe Signori is making a comeback with the national team. The former striker is the new head of the U20 delegation, led by manager Carmine Nunziata. A return to the Azzurri in a different role, following a distinguished playing career: 28 appearances, 7 goals and a silver medal at the 1994 World Cup. Signori will now put his experience at the service of the next generation, with the aim of guiding the young players on their journey of development and strengthening their bond with the Azzurri shirt. The appointment was made by Giovanni Malagò, FIGC commissioner, in agreement with Claudio Ranieri, the federation’s technical director and president of Club Italia, who highlighted the former striker’s sporting and personal qualities: “We are delighted to welcome Giuseppe Signori to the FIGC as head of the Under-20 national team delegation. Beppe was one of the greatest strikers in Italian football, a star in Serie A and for the national team, combining talent, a nose for goal and great professionalism. His personal and sporting journey is one to which the Federation is particularly attuned. His experience, his expertise and the enthusiasm with which he has accepted this new challenge will be of great value in the development of our young players and in strengthening their sense of belonging to the national team.”
Football: FIGC appoints Signori as head of the U20 national team delegation
Rome, 20 Oct. (LaPresse) – Giuseppe Signori is making a comeback with the national team. The former striker is the new head of the U20 delegation, led by manager Carmine Nunziata. A return to the Azzurri in a different role, following a distinguished playing career: 28 appearances, 7 goals and a silver medal at the 1994 World Cup. Signori will now put his experience at the service of the next generation, with the aim of guiding the young players on their journey of development and strengthening their bond with the Azzurri shirt. The appointment was made by Giovanni Malagò, FIGC commissioner, in agreement with Claudio Ranieri, the federation’s technical director and president of Club Italia, who highlighted the former striker’s sporting and personal qualities: “We are delighted to welcome Giuseppe Signori to the FIGC as head of the Under-20 national team delegation. Beppe was one of the greatest strikers in Italian football, a star in Serie A and for the national team, combining talent, a nose for goal and great professionalism. His personal and sporting journey is one to which the Federation is particularly attuned. His experience, his expertise and the enthusiasm with which he has accepted this new challenge will be of great value in the development of our young players and in strengthening their sense of belonging to the national team.”