Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio has not ruled out approaching Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri to replace Antonio Conte as Italy boss after Euro 2016.
Ranieri s stock has risen dramatically this season as he has guided Leicester towards a maiden Premier League title – the Foxes currently seven points clear with six games to go.
The 64-year-old replaced Nigel Pearson at the King Power Stadium in July, Ranieri given a chance to rebuild his reputation after a disastrous spell in charge of Greece that saw them lose to the Faroe Islands.
He has grabbed that opportunity with both hands and his achievements could see the FIGC make a move once Conte leaves for Chelsea.
Ranieri? We ll pause and reflect thoughtfully before finding a solution, Tavecchio told reporters as Ranieri was awarded the Bearzot Prize for the most successful Italian coach this season.
We have plenty of time [to decide Conte s replacement].
In 2014 we gave a two-year contract to Conte and we knew it was going to expire after the Euros.
Conte hasn t renewed and we ve taken note. The contract was fulfilled, we are happy with what he did.