Spalletti takes over as team boss in Italy

2023-08-18 18:34:35

Luciano Spalletti takes over as Italian soccer team boss following Roberto Mancini’s surprise resignation Spalletti had guided SSC Napoli to the long-awaited Serie A title in the previous season, but then gave up coaching on a hiatus. This is now ending prematurely, the national association announced the commitment of the 64-year-old on Friday evening. Spalletti will therefore start work on September 1st.

In qualifying for Euro 2024, Italy is currently only third in its group with three points from two games. In September, the four-time world champions will face North Macedonia and Ukraine.

Mancini, 2021 European champion with Italy, unexpectedly took his hat off on Sunday for personal reasons. According to media reports, he has received a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.

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