Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after Gattuso exit
Roberto Mancini has been reappointed as head coach of Italy, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso, who stepped down in April after a World Cup qualifier defeat.
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The Italian Football Federation announced on Monday the appointment of Roberto Mancini as head coach of the national team, succeeding Gennaro Gattuso, who left his post in April following Italy’s defeat to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
This marks Mancini’s second spell in charge of the Italian national team. He previously led the side to victory at UEFA Euro 2021 in England and managed the team in 58 matches across various competitions.
Mancini returns to the Italy job after a stint as head coach of Saudi Arabia, where he was in charge from 2022 to 2024 before being succeeded by Frenchman Hervé Renard.
The Italian coach boasts an impressive club record, having managed Inter Milan, Fiorentina, and Manchester City, where he secured the club’s first Premier League title in the 2011-2012 season.
Last season, Mancini also coached Qatari side Al Sadd, guiding them to the league championship.