Yes, this is why all changes in top leaders keep the other guy’s Chief of Staff. There’s plenty of people in the church hierarchy that keep continuity, there’s no special reason he’d see this as helpful.
Any Cardinal right now hasa right hand person/secretary themselves. They aren’t going to dump them as their number one helper/aide because the former Pope’s secretary.
Do we even know he’s said he still wants to?
This is why I am saying this whole issue strikes me as funny and odd and strange.
I remain unconvinced it wouldn’t be weird. Top guys always bring their own closest working confidants - people they know they can trust.
IF it is true, I only see it as a transition. Even if it’s the aide helping the next aide - all temporary. And when the times comes, it may not be needed at all.
It’s like one boss retiring and giving their loyal right hand a good recommendation, if needed by the new one (which is unknown now). I’ve seen that concept in business many times.