The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is now reportedly considering taking legal action against their recently departed head coach who has since taken his career to Saudi Arabia.
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As per the Daily Mail, FIGC president Gabriele Gravina has confirmed that the federation's federal council is currently seeking legal advice as to whether or not they are able to sue former coach Roberto Mancini following his recent exit from the Azzurri.
The 58-year-old manager left his post as boss of the four-time FIFA World Cup winners in August, and two weeks later signed a big-money contract to become the head coach of Saudi Arabia.
Seemingly aggrieved by the decision, the Italian football chiefs are now seeking advice on a possible lawsuit to claim damages.
The same report claims that the former Inter Milan and Manchester City manager has a deal that runs all the way until 2027 in the Gulf nation and is worth £21.5 million (R495 million).
Mancini's decision to leave the Italy job came as a shock to many as, despite failing to qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, the experienced coach was still able to end Italy's 14-year trophy drought by winning the 2020 UEFA European Championship.
Along with potentially contending a legal battle with his former federation, the Jesi native now also faces the task of constructing a competitive Green Falcons side.
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Mancini has been defeated by Costa Rica and Japan in his opening two games as Saudi Arabia boss, but will be looking to grab his first victory with the side when they go up against African giants Nigeria in two weeks' time.
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