Roberto Mancini has officially signed a new deal with Italy, keeping him at the helm until 2026.
The FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has confirmed the current Azzurri CT will lead the team in two European Championships and two World Cups.
He will be in charge until the World Cup that will take place in US, Mexico and Canada.
“We wanted to give continuity to our work,” Gravina said at the Federal Council. “Beyond winning a trophy, there’s a project to work on.
Roberto Mancini has officially signed a new deal with Italy, keeping him at the helm until 2026.
The FIGC President Gabriele Gravina has confirmed the current Azzurri CT will lead the team in two European Championships and two World Cups.
He will be in charge until the World Cup that will take place in US, Mexico and Canada.
“We wanted to give continuity to our work,” Gravina said at the Federal Council. “Beyond winning a trophy, there’s a project to work on.
“Mancini has been working brilliantly for two years and moving forward on this project was a duty out of respect for the Federation and our fans.
“We made an important choice, supported by us in the Federation and not by different sponsors or other parties.
“We want to caress the enthusiasm of the Italian fans, now we are aiming to win a trophy that has been missing for years and we must put ourselves forward.
“Without overthinking if it doesn’t happen, because only one team wins in the end.”
Mancini said he is happy to have extended his contract with Italy and added the Azzurri will need "a bit of luck" to win.