Roberto Mancini is set to be appointed as the Italian men’s national team head coach, according to reports.
This will mark the second time the 61-year-old has taken charge of Italy after his first stint from 2018 to 2023, during which it lifted the European Championship in 2021.
He will be replacing Gennaro Gattuso, who left the job after Italy failed to qualify for a third successive FIFA World Cup after it lost to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a deciding playoff match.
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The appointment will bring a close to Italy’s search for a coach, with Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola and Andrea Pirlo considered for the position.
Former Italian Football Federation technical director Paolo Maldini and adviser Leonardo resigned from their roles on Monday after their primary candidate, Pirlo, had his appointment blocked due to his ties to a Russian betting firm.
Published on Jul 28, 2026
