Italy name Spalletti as new coach of national team
ROME :Luciano Spalletti will be the new head coach of Italy's national soccer team, the country's football federation said on Friday, replacing Roberto Mancini who resigned on Aug 13.
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Serie A-winning Luciano Spalletti takes on Italy job
Luciano Spalletti has been announced as the new head coach of Italy, taking on the job following the resignation of Roberto Mancini.
Luciano Spalletti Agrees Terms To Take Over Italian Football Team Job: Reports
The Italian Football Federation and Luciano Spalletti have reached an agreement for him to succeed Roberto Mancini as coach of the national team, according to reports in the Italian press on Friday. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Spalletti, the federation's top choice, will sign a three-year contract until September 2026. The former Napoli boss has held several telephone conversations with federation president Gabriele Gravina and has now agreed to take over from Mancini. Spalletti and Gravina are due to meet on Friday to finalise the contract.
Roberto Mancini defends decision to quit Italy and opens door to Saudi Arabia
Roberto Mancini has admitted he would gladly accept a lucrative offer to coach Saudi Arabia – but has denied that is the reason for his sudden and controversial decision to quit the Italy job.
Roberto Mancini Says Saudi Arabia 'Nothing To Do' With Italy Exit
Roberto Mancini insists that a potential move to the Saudi Arabia national team is not the reason for his sudden and highly criticised decision to quit Italy. Mancini resigned on Sunday with less than a month until European champions Italy recommence their bid to qualify for Euro 2024 and has reportedly been offered 25 million euros to coach the Gulf nation. But in interviews with four Italian newspapers all published on Tuesday he says he has made no decision about his future.
Mancini in shock resignation as Italy coach
Italian head coach Roberto Mancini resigns as Italy head coach / AFP PHOTO / ROBERT MICHAEL
Mancini in shock resignation as Italy coach
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said in a statement it had "received late yesterday evening" Mancini's surprise decision to step down after five years in charge.
Roberto Mancini announces shock resignation as Italy coach - ESPN
Italy coach Roberto Mancini surprisingly resigned on Sunday, ending an an up-and-down tenure with the national team that included a European Championship title in 2021 but also a failed qualification for last year's World Cup.