Italy appear set to turn back to Roberto Mancini after another turbulent stretch around the national team job. According to the report, the FIGC has finally brought an extended and complicated search to a close by choosing a familiar figure for the bench.
Mancini had been viewed as one of the early frontrunners in the process, with the report pointing to his connection to FIGC president Giovanni Malagò as an important factor in the discussion. After a drawn-out hunt for a new coach, the federation seems to have returned to the candidate who was in the frame from the beginning.
The search itself was described as overly laborious, underlining the instability surrounding the decision. Other names were also linked with the role, including Paolo Maldini, showing how wide the federation cast its net before settling on Mancini.
A return to Mancini would give Italy a coach who already knows the pressures and expectations attached to the national side. More broadly, the move suggests the federation is prioritizing experience and familiarity after a period marked by uncertainty and internal upheaval.
