Adriano Galliani has formally submitted his candidacy for the presidency of FIGC, placing himself in direct competition with the current Federal Commissioner Giovanni Malagò. According to RaiNews, Galliani, known for his past as CEO of Milan and Monza and currently a senator for Forza Italia, has completed the necessary registration step, becoming a team manager for Enotria1908, a historic Milanese amateur club.

Galliani's strategy involves seeking strong endorsement from Lega Serie A. Alternatively, the candidate could lean towards the support of the Lega Nazionale Dilettanti, led by Giancarlo Abete, who was already defeated by Malagò in a previous election in June. This scenario highlights the complex internal political dynamics within Italian football.

Giovanni Malagò, for his part, declares himself confident of being able to reconfirm his electoral success. Attention is now turned to the next informal summit of Serie A clubs, a crucial moment for alliances. Both candidates must gather 11 signatures to submit their candidacy, with the deadline set for November 4th, and negotiations among the clubs are tight.

Into this dynamic framework, the positions of the various components of Italian football also fit. The convocations of the boards of the Italian Footballers' Association (AIC) and the Italian Football Coaches' Association (AIAC) are expected. Traditionally, these associations tend to align together for the vote, but their position might not explicitly coincide with that of Lega Serie A, adding uncertainty to the electoral landscape.