Roberto Mancini likely to return as Italy coach amid FIGC changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Roberto Mancini is reportedly set to return as the new coach of Italy, as FIGC President Giovanni Malagò prepares to announce the decision. This follows the resignation of technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo, after attempts to secure other candidates failed. Malagò intends to appoint Mancini first before filling the role of technical director for Club Italia, which may go to former Italy captain Giorgio Chiellini. Mancini previously managed the national team from 2018 until August 2023, winning the EURO 2020 title, and most recently coached Al-Sadd before parting ways last month.
- •Maldini and Leonardo resign amid management overhaul.
- •Mancini could be reappointed as coach after previous tenure.
- •FIGC President Malagò plans to choose coach before technical director.
- •Giorgio Chiellini is a candidate for technical director role.
- •Mancini led Italy to EURO 2020 victory in previous stint.
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Report Mancini will be new Italy coach, as Maldini and Leonardo resign
"It’s reported Roberto Mancini is likely to become the new Italy coach, as FIGC President Giovanni Malagò will make the choice before replacing technical director Paolo Maldini and advisor Leonardo....
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