Roberto Mancini Leading Candidate to Return as Italy National Team Coach
Roberto Mancini, who coached Italy from 2018-2023 and won Euro 2021, is the leading candidate to return as Italy's head coach after leaving Qatari club Al-Sadd. Italy failed to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, leading to a coaching overhaul. Mancini's return is expected within weeks, pending the Italian Football Federation presidential election on June 22, 2026. He may sign a contract worth €2 million annually until 2030.
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Roberto Mancini leaves Al-Sadd, return to Italy national team bench imminent
Roberto Mancini has left his role as coach of Qatari club Al-Sadd after seven months, winning the Qatar championship. The departure was confirmed by the club and Mancini himself in an emotional video. Following this, Mancini is the leading candidate to return as head coach of the Italian national team, ahead of Antonio Conte. Italy has missed the last three World Cups (2018, 2022, 2026) and last participated in 2014. The new president of the Italian Football Federation will be elected on June 22, after Gabriele Gravina's resignation, which will define the team's new direction. Mancini previously coached Italy from 2018 to 2023, winning Euro 2020, and later coached Saudi Arabia until October 2024.
FútbolRoberto Mancini Leaves Al Sadd, Return to Italy National Team Gains Momentum
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has left his position at Qatari club Al Sadd, and speculation is growing that he is the leading candidate to become the next manager of the Italy national team. The report from Record Portugal highlights Mancini as the primary contender for the role, following his departure from Al Sadd. The article also includes other Italian football news, such as Ruben Amorim being the favorite to coach AC Milan, Américo Branco becoming Sampdoria's sporting director, and Alberto Aquilani taking over as Sassuolo's coach.
RecordRomano: Roberto Mancini Set to Take Over as Italy National Team Coach
Renowned football journalist Fabrizio Romano reported via his podcast that Roberto Mancini is about to become the new head coach of the Italian national team. Mancini has officially announced his departure from Qatari club Al Sadd and is ready to accept the invitation from the Italian Football Federation. Mancini previously led Italy to victory in the 2020 UEFA European Championship. The report, published by Hupu Soccer on June 14, indicates a swift return for Mancini to the national team role after leaving his club position.
虎扑 - 足球Roberto Mancini Leaves Al-Sadd Amid Rumors of Return as Italy Head Coach
Roberto Mancini has left his position as head coach of Qatari club Al-Sadd after just 16 matches, fueling speculation that he will return to lead the Italian national team. Italy recently announced a complete overhaul following its failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup and the dismissal of coach Gennaro Gattuso. Mancini, who previously coached Italy from 2018 to 2023, led the team to victory at Euro 2021 but also failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup, which hastened his departure. The 61-year-old manager's departure from Al-Sadd was announced by the club on June 13, 2026, with a statement thanking him and expressing hope that the story might continue one day. Mancini is now considered the leading candidate to take over the Squadra Azzurra again.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertRoberto Mancini Leading Candidate to Return as Italy National Team Coach
According to multiple sources including Sky Sports Italy reporter Di Marzio, Roberto Mancini is the leading candidate to succeed Silvio Baldini as head coach of the Italian national team. The 61-year-old previously coached Italy from 2018 to 2023, winning the 2021 European Cup but failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. Mancini left in 2023 to coach Saudi Arabia but lasted only about a year and has publicly regretted the decision. Current interim coach Baldini, who took over after Gennaro Gattuso's resignation in March 2025, will return to coaching the U21 team once a new head coach is appointed. Reports indicate Mancini may sign a contract worth 2 million euros annually until 2030. The Italian Football Federation presidential election on June 22, 2026, favors Gennaro Marago, who has close ties to Mancini, potentially facilitating his return within weeks.
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