Fabio Capello’s former assistant manager Italo Galbiati dies aged 85
LAST MINUTE: Italo Galbiati – Former assistant manager to Fabio Capello with England, Real Madrid, Roma and AC Milan dies at 85
- Italo Galbiati had served as Fabio Capello’s long-term assistant manager
- Galbiati worked with Capello during his spells as England and Russia manager.
- The pair had worked together at Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Roma.
Fabio Capello’s former assistant manager Italo Galbiati has died at the age of 85, it was announced.
Galbiati was part of Capello’s backroom when the Italian was in charge of England between 2007 and 2012.
He has also worked with Capello at Real Madrid, Juventus, AC Milan and Roma.
Galbiati also served as Capello’s aide during his period in charge of Russia.
The former midfielder had served as interim manager on several occasions for AC Milan before becoming an integral part of Capello’s coaching staff.
Italo Galbiati served as Fabio Capello’s assistant at various clubs during his career.
Galbiati joined Capello at Real Madrid, as well as AC Milan, Juventus and Roma.
‘Italo Galbiati, a point of reference in the world of the Rossoneri and a strong point for many companies in the history of Milan, has left us,’ reads a tribute from AC Milan.
‘We hold on to the family with love and emotion.’
Galbiati first served as Capello’s assistant at AC Milan, where the Italian head coach led the club to four Serie A and Champions League titles in the 1990s.
Capello and Galbiati worked together at Real Madrid, guiding the Spanish giants to the La Liga title in 1997 and repeating the feat in a second spell in charge in 2007.
The coaching staff also won Serie A with Roma in 2001.
Galbiati had recently been working with Monza, helping the Serie A team’s youth development.
Galbiati was reportedly considered to be the “good cop” compared to Capello, with the Italian having a closer relationship with the players.
Galbiati was an integral part of Fabio Capello’s coaching staff in England between 2007 and 2012
Galbiati also joined Capello when the Italian coach took over as Russia coach.
The coaching staff led England to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where the Three Lions were beaten in the round of 16 by Germany.
Galbiati had been a player before beginning his coaching career, initially starting at Inter Milan.
The midfielder only made one appearance for Inter before representing Lecce.
Galbiati ended his playing career in Como.
