Serie A clubs split between Galliani and Malagò ahead of FIGC election

Ahead of the Federation presidency election in Italy on 14 December, Serie A clubs appear to be divided between two candidates. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter, Atalanta, Como and Sassuolo are supporting Adriano Galliani, former Milan and Monza executive. Napoli, Roma and Bologna are backing the incumbent candidate, Giovanni Malagò.

Other clubs are waiting for further talks before the final application deadline on 4 November. The report says representatives of 14 Serie A clubs will meet informally today, and that Lazio is the only club not attending the meeting.

In June, most Serie A clubs had supported Malagò, and only Lazio did not share that position. However, the picture seems to have changed quickly. Some clubs feel they were not consulted on key decisions, including the reappointment of Roberto Mancini as head coach and the appointment of Diana Bianchedi as Delegation President. As a result, they are reportedly looking for an alternative candidate.

Any candidate who receives 11 votes from Serie A clubs will represent the clubs in the 14 December election. Serie A clubs hold 18 percent of the voting weight. Other components include Serie B with 6 percent, Lega Pro with 12 percent, Lega Nazionale Dilettanti with 34 percent, players with 20 percent and coaches with 10 percent.