Bonucci joins Italy coaching staff under Mancini's leadership
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Leonardo Bonucci has been named part of Roberto Mancini's coaching staff for the Italy national team, as officially confirmed by the FIGC. Mancini recently took over as head coach following a period of turmoil, which included the departure of Gennaro Gattuso after a World Cup play-off defeat. The full coaching team will support the Azzurri as they prepare for the upcoming Nations League campaign set to begin in September. Other key figures include Gabriele Oriali as team manager and Alberto Bollini as assistant head coach.
- •Bonucci included in Italy's coaching set-up under Mancini.
- •Mancini replaced Gattuso following a World Cup play-off defeat.
- •Italy's coaching staff now finalized ahead of the Nations League.
- •Gabriele Oriali to serve as team manager.
- •Alberto Bollini continues as assistant head coach.
- 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Mancini adds Juventus icon to his Italian national team coaching crew
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Bonucci included in Italy coaching set-up as Mancini confirms full list of staff
"Roberto Mancini is back as manager of the Italian national team after Andrea Pirlo was rejected, with Juventus icon Leonardo Bonucci also joining his backroom staff. Mancini was in charge when Italy w...
"Leonardo Bonucci will be part of Roberto Mancini’s coaching staff with the Italy national team, the FIGC has confirmed, as the full list of technical collaborators has now been confirmed.Mancini has...
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 2:00 PMMancini adds Juventus icon to his Italian national team coaching crew
Roberto Mancini is back as manager of the Italian national team after Andrea Pirlo was rejected, with Juventus icon Leonardo Bonucci also joining his backroom staff. Mancini was in charge when Italy w...
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 5:15 PMBonucci included in Italy coaching set-up as Mancini confirms full list of staff
Leonardo Bonucci will be part of Roberto Mancini’s coaching staff with the Italy national team, the FIGC has confirmed, as the full list of technical collaborators has now been confirmed.Mancini has...
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