Official: Mancini leaves Al Sadd with Italy return on the horizon | OneFootball

Roberto Mancini has left Al Sadd, fueling speculation about his return as the Italy national team coach.

Italian coach Mancini has left Al Sadd after just eight months in charge.

Official: Mancini leaves Al Sadd

The Italian tactician posted a video message for Al Sadd fans on X on Saturday night.

Mancini secured the Qatari league title this past April, celebrating on the field with a nod to Italy’s Euro 2020 victory.

Multiple sources claim that Mancini is now the leading candidate for the Italy job.

He already served as the Italy boss from 2018 to 2023, winning Euro 2020 but also failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

Former Italy and Saudi Arabia head coach Roberto Mancini

Mancini suddenly left the Azzurri in August 2023, becoming the Saudi Arabia national team coach just a few weeks later.

This is why his potential return as the Italy coach has been welcomed by mixed reactions among fans, pundits and Italy legends.

Mancini is said to be on very good terms with Giovanni Malagò, the favourite to win the FIGC Presidential election on June 22, 2026, after which the Italian Federation will name a new head coach for La Nazionale.