The Italian soccer world has seen a revolution as Spaletti has taken over from Vincenzo, who resigned, to become the new leader of the team. At the same time, the 45-year-old legendary goalkeeper Baufon also joined the team as the head of the team, his return not only symbolizes the team's spirit of inheritance, but also heralds a brand new chapter in his coaching career.
Despite being an ageless myth on the pitch, injuries eventually became a hindrance for Paolo Fontaine, who announced his retirement from the game at the beginning of August, and was then swiftly appointed as Italy's captain, taking over the vacancy left by Vieri. He said, "I am very grateful for the FA's trust, I am very happy to be back in the national team and I will contribute to the team with all my enthusiasm."
Paufon had an illustrious playing career, representing Italy in 176 games from 1997 to 2018, one of the most appearances in the team's history. He was not only the mainstay of the 2006 World Cup winners, but also the team's spiritual pillar. This time, he is the head of the team, not only to help stabilize the team, but also to use his rich experience in the big games to guide the young goalkeepers. In addition to the main goalkeeper Kianluckie Danganaroma, he is also optimistic about the potential of the existing 5 to 6 goalkeepers, and will closely monitor their performance, so as to reserve talents for the future of the national team.
