# Italy Names Roberto Mancini as Coach

- Topic: football
- Source: Football Italia
- Published: 2026-07-28
- Original: https://football-italia.net/poll-is-roberto-mancini-the-best-man-italy/
- Language: en
- Image: https://icdn.football-italia.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Roberto-Mancini-Italy-training-414x288.jpg

Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the new coach of Italy, replacing Claudio Ranieri in the technical director role. Mancini previously held the job from 2018 to 2023. He returns to the Azzurri after a stint as manager of the Saudi Arabia national team.

## Key takeaways

- Mancini returns to Italy after a three-year absence.
- He previously led the team to a European Championship win in 2021.
- Mancini's return comes after a stint as manager of the Saudi Arabia national team.

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