The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is contemplating taking legal action against former national team coach Roberto Mancini.
Mancini stepped down from his position as Italy’s head coach in August after a five-year tenure, during which he led them to victory in Euro 2020 but failed to secure qualification for the previous year’s World Cup.
However, just two weeks later, he was officially announced as the new manager of Saudi Arabia, having signed a four-year contract.
The FIGC initially supported Mancini’s continuation with the national team despite their absence from the World Cup in Qatar.
President Gabriele Gravina has now confirmed that they have engaged a lawyer to explore the possibility of pursuing a legal case against the 58-year-old.
“The council has mandated a professional to obtain a technical legal opinion to understand what type of opportunities there may be for compensation,” Gravina told a Federal Council meeting, according to Repubblica.
“Last night we met with Mancini; we said goodbye for a moment because respect and education are key values of sport.”
Italy, now under the leadership of Luciano Spalletti, will take on Malta in Euro 2024 qualifying before facing England in October.