A new era has begun in Italian football, legendary coach Roberto Mancini has officially returned as head coach of the national team. On the evening of his return, the Euro 2020 champion spoke openly to the press, revealing the real reasons behind his controversial 2023 resignation and outlining his plans to repair fractured relationships with the fans.
Roberto Mancini disclosed the reasons behind his sudden departure from the Italy national team in 2023. According to him, a serious disagreement with former federation president Gabriele Gravinawas the main factor behind his resignation. This reason had been suppressed for three years. This admission indicates that trust between the former federation leadership and the coach was completely lost. This contentious departure had caused great outrage among the fans.
Mancini compared leaving the national team to “losing a loved one”. He emphasized that the national team jersey has always held a special meaning for him. Now, fate has given him the chance to correct this ‘mistake’. The coach expressed gratitude to newly appointed president Giovanni Malagò and stated his readiness to start a new project under his leadership.
