Overview
- The Lega Serie A assembly in Lissone prioritized the ballot and confirmed Chiellini as the league’s representative in the federation.
- He received 12 of 20 ballots, with three for Giovanni Carnevali, two for Saverio Sticchi Damiani, and three blank votes.
- Chiellini succeeds Francesco Calvo, who left the role after moving to a leadership position at Aston Villa.
- TuttoSport, citing Calcio&Finanza, reported that Carnevali and Sticchi Damiani withdrew their candidacies during the meeting to support Chiellini.
- Currently Juventus’ Director of Football Strategy and a former Italy and club captain, Chiellini will sit alongside Beppe Marotta and Stefano Campoccia on the federation council.