The Italian Football Federation confirmed on Sunday that Roberto Mancini has resigned as the head coach of the defending European champions Italy.
The FIGC said in a statement they had “received late yesterday evening” Mancini’s surprise decision to step down.
“Because of important and close commitments for the team with Euro 2024 qualifiers against North Macedonia and Ukraine, the FIGC will announce the name of the new national coach in the next few days,” the federation added.
Mancini took over after Italy failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup under Gian Piero Ventura.
Mancini, a former international, won Euro 2021 with Italy, but his team did not qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Mancini’s resignation comes as a complete surprise with no prior intimation.
The 58-year-old was also given responsibility for the country’s Under-21 and Under-20 teams earlier this month.
The Italian press has speculated that Luciano Spalletti could replace him after he ended Napoli’s 33-year quest for the Serie A championship last season and then resigned.
