Former Manchester City manager resigned from Italy jobMancini will sign four-year deal at £21.5m after tax per year
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.
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