Official: Candreva serves as the assistant coach of the Italian U15 team. He announced his retirement in March this year.

The Italian Football Association officially announced that Candreva has become the assistant coach of the Italian U15 national team.

On Wednesday local time, the Italian Football Association announced on its official website: "Candereva will join the coaching staff of the Italian U15 national team. He has played 677 times in his career and scored 99 goals. He has represented the Italian national team in 54 games and scored 7 goals. He won the third place in the 2013 Confederations Cup with the team. Candreva recently Having obtained UEFA's B-level coaching certificate, he will serve as an assistant to U15 coach Enrique Battisti and work with coach Bruno Redolfi. "

The 38-year-old Candreva is a former Italian international midfielder who has played for Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Udinese, Sampdoria and many other Serie A teams. Candreva announced his retirement in March this year and now he has begun a coaching career.

Candreva said: "I am honored to join the Italian family. After obtaining the UEFA B-level coaching qualification, it is an honor to have the opportunity to start my coaching career as an assistant coach of the U15 national team. I believe I can learn a lot and can't wait to contribute to the Azzurri. Thank you to the Italian Football Federation for trusting me and giving me this opportunity."