Roberto Mancini has resigned as coach of European champions Italy, the Italian Soccer Federation (FIGC) introduced on Sunday. The FIGC stated in an announcement that they had “acquired late yesterday night” Mancini’s shock determination to step down. “Due to vital and shut commitments for the crew with Euro 2024 qualifiers towards North Macedonia and Ukraine, the FIGC will announce the identify of the brand new nationwide coach within the subsequent few days,” the federation added.

Mancini was appointed in Could 2018 after Italy’s failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup beneath Gian Piero Ventura.

A former worldwide, Mancini received Euro 2021 with Italy however then did not qualify his facet for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Mancini’s resignation comes as a significant shock with no warning indicators.

Earlier this month the 58-year-old had additionally been handed accountability for the nation’s Beneath-21 and Beneath-20 groups.

The Italian press has speculated that Luciano Spalletti could possibly be lined up as his successor after ending Napoli’s 33-year look ahead to the Serie A title final season, earlier than leaving his put up.

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