Italy’s Euro 2020 successful coach Roberto Mancini admitted Sunday that he had regrets over leaving the Italian nationwide staff to take management of Saudi Arabia.
Mancini left the Azzurri in August 2023 to take over as coach of the Saudis, however was fired from his position in October following a run of poor outcomes throughout his 14-month stint in cost.
“If I might return, I would not take the choice to go away the Nazionale (Italian nationwide staff) once more, as a result of teaching this nationwide staff is essentially the most stunning factor,” Mancini instructed public broadcaster Rai.
“Perhaps the President of the Italian FA (Gabriele Gravina) and I did not perceive one another, possibly we had been simply going by way of a tough interval, possibly issues might have turned out otherwise, however I’ve nothing towards him.”
After surprisingly resigning from the highest job with Italy, the 60-year-old penned a deal value a reported $25 million a 12 months with Saudi Arabia, which might run by way of to 2027.
However after simply seven victories in 18 matches, the Saudi federation determined to let go of the ex-Manchester Metropolis supervisor.
“My profession speaks for itself,” Mancini mentioned, including that he didn’t be a part of the Gulf kingdom aspect for cash.
Rumours at present hyperlink Mancini with the Roma job on the finish of the present season.
Nevertheless, the previous Italy worldwide insisted that he was “not in touch with anybody”, earlier than including “however one thing will occur, it is solely a matter of time”.
