Former Italy head coach Roberto Mancini is set to be appointed as the new coach of the Saudi Arabia national team.
Mancini will leave for Riyadh on Monday to attend a presentation event, Italy’s Ansa news agency has reported. Italian media also reported that he will sign a contract until 2027 worth €25m (£21.5m) after tax per year, and will make his debut in the dugout on 8 September against Costa Rica.
Former Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti replaced Mancini as Italy head coach last week. Mancini resigned on 13 August, ending a five-year spell in charge of the national team in which they…
