🔥 Trending Roberto Mancini: Italy's Former Coach and His Move to Saudi Arabia

Roberto Mancini is a prominent Italian football manager and former player, widely recognized for his successful career both on the field as an attacking midfielder or forward, and from the dugout as a coach ²⁴.

He was born on November 27, 1964, in Jesi, Italy ²⁴. Mancini is currently the head coach of the Italy national football team ²⁴.

Career Highlights

Playing Career

Mancini had a distinguished playing career, primarily in Italy's Serie A. He spent the majority of his playing days at Sampdoria, where he achieved significant success, including winning the Serie A title in 1991 and the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in 1990. He also had stints with Lazio and Leicester City before retiring as a player ³.

Managerial Career

Mancini transitioned into management shortly after his playing career, quickly establishing himself as one of Europe's top coaches. His managerial career includes successful tenures at several high-profile clubs:

• Inter Milan: He led Inter Milan to three consecutive Serie A titles from 2006 to 2008 ³.
• Manchester City: Mancini guided Manchester City to their first English Premier League title in 44 years in the 2011–2012 season, a historic achievement for the club ³.
• Galatasaray: He also managed Galatasaray, winning the Turkish Cup in 2014 ³.
• Zenit Saint Petersburg: Mancini coached Zenit Saint Petersburg in Russia ³.

Recent Developments and Return to Italy National Team

Roberto Mancini first took charge of the Italy national team in 2018, leading them to an impressive victory at the UEFA Euro 2020 tournament ⁷. However, his initial tenure ended when he departed to become the coach of the Saudi Arabia national team ⁷.

In a significant development, as of July 28, 2026, Roberto Mancini is set to return for a second spell as the head coach of the Italy national team ⁵⁶⁸. This decision was announced by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) President Giovanni Malagò ⁵⁸. His return comes after Italy's third consecutive failure to qualify for the World Cup, with Mancini tasked with revitalizing the team once again ⁷. Claudio Ranieri has also been named as the technical director alongside Mancini's return ⁵⁸.