August 13, (THEWILL) – The managerial future of Roberto Mancini after his resignation as head coach of Italy continues to develop, with new details emerging of a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Football Federation has reportedly been pursuing Mancini for some time and is prepared to make him an offer that will be hard to turn down. Reports monitored by THEWILL suggest that Mancini could earn a salary of €18 million per season to take charge of the Saudi national team. If Mancini accepts a rumoured three-year contract, his total earnings could amount to €54 million over the course of the deal.
The Saudi head coach position had been held by Herve Renard until his departure in March 2023 to lead France in the Women’s World Cup. Saad Al-Shehri has been serving in an interim role since Renard’s exit.
Mancini has not yet indicated if he will accept the Saudi proposal. However, with a salary that would make him one of the highest paid national team managers in world football, he will likely give the offer strong consideration as he plots his next move after leaving Italy.
The story of Mancini’s future is one that football observers and analysts will monitor closely in the coming days and weeks. Wherever he continues his managerial career, he will remain a highly sought-after coach who can command a lucrative contract, even if it is not with the Saudi national team.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
