The Uzbekistan national team has begun addressing the issue of a new head coach ahead of major tournaments. According to the well-known insider in world football, journalist Fabrizio Romano, the Football Association of Uzbekistan has begun an official dialogue with former world champion and Ballon d'Or winner Fabio Cannavaro.
Negotiation process
According to reports, negotiations with representatives of Cannavaro are actively continuing. It is noted that the candidacy of the Italian specialist is being seriously considered by the Association's management. In this process, a number of issues related to the term of the contract, salary, and work style are being discussed.
Potential opponents
Earlier, two more candidates were mentioned for the position of head coach of our national team. One of them is Joachim Löw, who became a world champion with the German national team, and the other is Paulo Bento, who has gained extensive experience in international tournaments with South Korea. Nevertheless, Cannavaro is considered the main contender at the current stage.
About Cannavaro
Fabio Cannavaro is one of the most famous defenders in football history. He won the World Cup with Italy in 2006, winning the Ballon d'Or in the same year. He played for prestigious clubs such as AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Real Madrid. After his football career, he chose the path of coaching and gained experience in Italian and Asian clubs.
New stage for Uzbekistan
As is known, the Uzbekistan national team won a ticket to the 2026 World Cup for the first time in its history. After this historic result, the Association is looking for a coach with extensive experience who can prepare the team at a high level.
If the deal with Cannavaro is successful, the national team will rely on the Italian school and experience in the World Cup for the first time. This is considered a new test and a great opportunity not only for the team, but for all Uzbek football.
Conclusion
The results of the negotiations have not yet been officially announced. However, the serious consideration of Cannavaro's candidacy and the high probability of his joining the national team are generating significant interest among the football community.
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