In an interview with TMW Radio, former Italian FA executive Antonello Valentini discussed the possibility of Adriano Galliani running for president of the Italian FA.
"I'll try to analyze the current situation. Everything now rests with the Serie A League. Whoever receives the nomination will become the sole candidate for FA president. The other leagues, including amateur leagues, will in turn support the Serie A League's candidate."
"However, there is a split within the Serie A League. If we consider that Malagò's strongest supporters—Giuseppe Marotta and Percassi—now want to back Adriano Galliani instead, it's clear the League is divided. We'll see who can gather the 11 minimum signatures required to run, but this is hardly an encouraging situation. There are only a few days left until the deadline. The other components will communicate on Wednesday, but we hope the Serie A League can put forward its own candidate. If the Italian Players' Association decides to nominate Malagò, he obviously won't face a certain defeat, because if he doesn't have all components behind him, it's better to withdraw. Why Adriano Galliani? Malagò's supporters thought in June they could elect a figurehead who would obey their orders."
"This refers to Mancini, Bianchi, Signori, and the General Secretary. Malagò may have, in some cases, prioritized form over substance, because all components need to be involved. There's also a possibility, however remote, that neither Malagò nor Adriano Galliani will secure the 11 signatures required, deadlocking the situation and forcing a new commissioner to continue the process. It's unlikely that commissioner would still be Malagò."
"The amateur leagues voted for Abete in June, and he has since stated he will not run and will transfer his vote to the Serie A League's candidate. On one side is Malagò, convinced he can secure 11 votes from Serie A; on the other is Adriano Galliani, backed by Percassi and Giuseppe Marotta. I believe they will certainly gather 11 signatures—otherwise it would be embarrassing for Adriano Galliani and for the two of them as well."