Franco Baldini
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| Franco Baldini | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 October 1960 | |
| Place of birth | Reggello, Italy | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | England (assistant manager) | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| A.S. Bari Bologna F.C. 1909 |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Franco Baldini is an Italian former footballer who is currently working as the General Manager under Fabio Capello in the England backroom staff.
[edit] Career
Born in Reggello, Italy, Baldini played for Bari and Bologna.[1] He became director of football at A.S. Roma in 1999, where he remained until March 2005 when he resigned.[1] He joined Fabio Capello at Real Madrid in 2006.[1] When Capello took over as England manager in December 2007, Baldini became assistant manager.[2] His Role as General Manager doesn't involve coaching on the training pitch however his role involves scouting, and line managing the support staff (e.g. the doctors, physiotherapists, masseurs and kit managers.)[citation needed]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c Kelso, Paul (2007-12-14). "Board disquiet stalls Capello's coronation". The Guardian. http://football.guardian.co.uk/News_Story/0,,2227457,00.html. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
- ^ "Capello named new England manager". BBC Sport. 2007-12-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/7137847.stm. Retrieved 2007-12-14.
| Sporting positions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Terry Venables |
England national football team assistant manager 2008– with Italo Galbiati |
Incumbent |
