On Sunday, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) revealed that Roberto Mancini has stepped down from his position as the coach of the European champions, Italy.
The FIGC said in a statement they had “received late yesterday evening” Mancini’s surprise decision to step down.
“Because of important and close commitments for the team with Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine, the FIGC will announce the name of the new national coach in the next few days,” the federation added.
Appointed in May 2018 following Italy’s inability to qualify for the 2018 World Cup under Gian Piero Ventura, former international Roberto Mancini achieved victory in Euro 2021 with Italy. However, his team’s failure to secure a spot in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar marked a setback.
Mancini’s sudden resignation arrives as a significant surprise, devoid of any prior indications. Just earlier this month, the 58-year-old had taken on the responsibility of overseeing the country’s Under-21 and Under-20 teams.
There has been speculation in the Italian press about the possibility of Luciano Spalletti taking over as Mancini’s successor. Spalletti recently guided Napoli to their first Serie A title in 33 years before stepping down from his role.
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