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Roberto Mancini Reportedly Agrees to Become Italy Manager on 2-Year Contract

Roberto Mancini has reportedly agreed a two-year contract to become the new manager of Italy.

Sky Sports News said on Monday that the former Zenit St Petersburg and Manchester City boss will become the new Azzurri chief:

Sky Sports News

BREAKING: Roberto Mancini agrees two-year deal to take over as Italy head coach and will sign tomorrow. #SSN https://t.co/B1D44BP5jn

Italy have been without a manager since the departure of Gian Piero Ventura in November. He was in charge as the team failed to qualify for the FIFA World Cup in Russia this summer; it's the first time the country won't be at the tournament since 1958.