Roberto Mancini is a new head coach of the Saudi Arabia National Team.
The new assignment was introducing with a video posted on Saudi Arabia national team official channels. The video who has Roberto Mancini as protagonist, value the city and the awesome skyline of Rome, as well as a celebration of Italy's victory in the 2021 European Championship.
Mr. Mancini appreciated the trust and recognition of the work done in recent years by Saudi Arabia, which has chosen him as the new head coach. The official press conference for the presentation will be held on August 28th at 4 PM (Italian time) in Riyadh. Mancini's first commitments are scheduled for September 8th and 12th in Newcastle, England, with friendly matches against Costa Rica and South Korea.
This is the message posted on Roberto Mancini's official social media channels:
"I am excited to announce that I am joining the Saudi Arabia Football Federation as Head Coach of the National Team. I am delighted and honored to have been selected for such prestigious role, as a sign of appreciation and recognition for all the work done during these years. I wish to thank the President Yasser Al Misehal.
I have accepted to embrace such an exciting new project, grounded on a shared vision and purpose to grow the national football sector as well as the young talents and the future generations, who have always been close to my heart.
I believe this assignment is also a recognition of the importance of the Italian football and I will proudly continue to bring our Italian culture to the world”.