With a 2 Million Euro Salary, He Will Try to Bring Italians Back to Their Glory Days

Roberto Mancini is reportedly the frontrunner to reclaim the coaching reins of the Italian national football team, with media reports suggesting a contract until 2030 and an annual salary of two million euros. The 61-year-old former Italy manager previously led the Azzurri to a European Championship title in 2021.

Mancini managed Italy from 2018 to 2023, achieving significant success by winning Euro 2020. However, his tenure was marred by failure to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. After leaving the national team, he coached Saudi Arabia from August 2023 to October 2024 and is currently managing Qatar's Al-Sadd.

He has previously expressed regret over leaving his position as Italy's coach. Italy has been searching for a permanent manager since Gennaro Gattuso resigned in March following the team's failure to qualify for the upcoming World Cup. This marks the third consecutive World Cup that the four-time champions will miss, having also been absent from the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

Currently, the U-21 team coach, Silvio Baldini, is temporarily managing the senior squad. Italy secured 1-0 friendly victories against Luxembourg and Greece in June.