Mancini: Ex-Italy coach tells friends he could replace Amorim at Man United – report | OneFootball

English sources claim that Roberto Mancini has told his friends that he could be one of the candidates to replace Ruben Amorim at Manchester United if the Portuguese is sacked.

Mancini feels he could be in the race to become the new Manchester United coach this season if Amorim is sacked.

Mancini feels he could become next Man United coach

AL RAYYAN, QATAR – JANUARY 25: Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Saudi Arabia reacts during the AFC Asian Cup Group F match between Saudi Arabia and Thailand at Education City Stadium on January 25, 2024 in Al Rayyan, Qatar. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

According to The Sun, the Italian tactician has told his friends that he could be considered for the job at Old Trafford if Amorim is dismissed.

Manchester United have had a poor start to the season, with just 10 points in seven Premier League matches.

Mancini’s triumph and fiasco with Italy

Roberto Mancini, Head Coach of Italy interacts with Alberigo Evani, Assistant Coach of Italy during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Round of 16 match between Italy and Austria at Wembley Stadium at Wembley Stadium on June 26, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Tallis – Pool/Getty Images)

Mancini led Italy to winning Euro 2020 but was also in charge when the Azzurri failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup.

He has been without a team for a year, as he was sacked by Saudi Arabia in October 2024 after just 18 games in charge.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – JANUARY 05: Ruben Amorim, Manager of Manchester United, looks on prior to kick-off ahead of the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Manchester United FC at Anfield on January 05, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

According to the report, Mancini has already met Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe at various social functions in the South of France, where both own properties.