Roberto Mancini leaves Al Sadd, emerges as top candidate for Italy job
Short overview
Roberto Mancini has officially parted ways with Qatari club Al Sadd. He is the leading candidate to become the next head coach of the Italy national team, having already accepted the position pending federation confirmation.
Roberto Mancini has officially parted ways with Qatari side Al Sadd, the club announced. The Italian manager is now the leading candidate to take over as head coach of the Italy national team.
According to sources, Mancini has already accepted the role and is awaiting confirmation from the Italian Football Federation regarding their plans.
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