Roberto Mancini likely to return as Italy coach amid FIGC changes
ESPN • 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.
- 3:31 PMESPN — Mancini back as Italy coach 4 years after leaving
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — Reports: Roberto Mancini to return as Italy coach
- 11:24 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Official: Mancini returns as Italy manager
- 6:30 PMYahoo Sports — Report Mancini will be new Italy coach, as Maldini and Leonardo resign
"Roberto Mancini is set to return as Italy national team coach, news reports said on Tuesday, citing national federation FIGC president Giovanni Malagò. La Gazzetta dello Sport and the ANSA news agency said that Malagò made the announcement at a top level FIGC meeting in Rome.
"Roberto Mancini is the new head coach of Italy, as confirmed by FIGC president Giovanni Malagò during the ongoing federal council meeting.The news, reported by Corriere dello Sport and Fabrizio Roman...
"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....
Sources
External links- ESPNJul 28, 2026, 3:31 PMMancini back as Italy coach 4 years after leaving
Roberto Mancini is close to becoming the new Italy head coach, the president of the country's football federation has said.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 1:03 PMReports: Roberto Mancini to return as Italy coach
Roberto Mancini is set to return as Italy national team coach, news reports said on Tuesday, citing national federation FIGC president Giovanni Malagò. La Gazzetta dello Sport and the ANSA news agency said that Malagò made the announcement at a top level FIGC meeting in Rome.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:24 AM🚨 Official: Mancini returns as Italy manager
Roberto Mancini is the new head coach of Italy, as confirmed by FIGC president Giovanni Malagò during the ongoing federal council meeting.The news, reported by Corriere dello Sport and Fabrizio Roman...
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:30 PMReport 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....
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Serie A•Sep 12, 2026, 6:30 PMMilan’s Diego Moreira reveals key reason behind brace v Lazio
Serie A•Sep 12, 2026, 6:20 PMMoreira adapting to Milan and Gila saw ‘honestly disastrous’ first half
Serie A•Sep 12, 2026, 3:55 PMAmorim: ‘Milan need different characteristics, Loftus-Cheek in the game for 90 minutes’
Serie A•Sep 12, 2026, 3:35 PMJuventus set to have just one Italian start against Sassuolo
Serie A•Sep 12, 2026, 3:09 PMGuerrero: These games help us to grow
Serie A•Sep 12, 2026, 3:04 PMSpalletti: We’re willing to fight