Roberto Mancini unveiled as new Al-Sadd manager | OneFootball

Roberto Mancini, former coach of Italy and Saudi Arabia, has signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Al-Sadd, the Qatari club, current national champion, announced on its social media this Thursday.

The 60-year-old Italian, who led Italy to the Euro Cup title in 2021, was unemployed since his dismissal from the Saudi Arabian national team in October 2024.

Mancini took over the national team in August 2023, but did not achieve the expected results. In 18 matches under his leadership, the team recorded seven wins, five draws, and six losses.

At Al-Sadd, Mancini succeeds the Spaniard Félix Sánchez, who was dismissed in October after leading the club to its 18th Qatari Championship title.

Current Situation of Al-Sadd

After nine rounds, Al-Sadd is currently in sixth place in the Qatari championship, eight points behind the leader Al-Gharafa.

The club is in 10th place in its group in the Asian Champions League, five points behind the eighth position, the last one that guarantees a spot in the knockout stage.

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