Roberto Mancini has left his function as head coach of the Saudi Arabia nationwide crew, the nation’s soccer federation has confirmed.
Mancini reached a shock settlement with the Saudi Arabian Soccer Federation (SAFF) in 2023, just some weeks after resigning as Italy coach.
Nonetheless, the previous Inter and Manchester Metropolis boss struggled to make an impression within the function, solely successful seven of his 18 matches on the helm.
He additionally oversaw an underwhelming Asian Cup marketing campaign in January, as Saudi Arabia had been overwhelmed in a last-16 penalty shoot-out by South Korea in Qatar.
A press release issued by the SAFF learn: “The Board of Administrators of the Saudi Soccer Federation and the coach of the nationwide crew, Roberto Mancini, reached a joint settlement right now, which incorporates the top of the contractual relationship.”
Mancini’s place had reportedly been into account following a goalless draw with Bahrain earlier this month, a end result that leaves them exterior the automated spots of their 2026 World Cup qualification group.
— مجلس إدارة الاتحاد السعودي لكرة القدم ومدرب المنتخب الوطني “روبرتو مانشيني”، يتوصلون اليوم لاتفاق مشترك يتضمن انتهاء العلاقة التعاقدية pic.twitter.com/tVfVCGpvVi
— المنتخب السعودي (@SaudiNT) October 24, 2024