Roberto Mancini Was Hit By The Issue Of Leaving Ahead Of Saudi Arabia Meeting The Indonesian National Team

Roberto Mancini is targeted by Benfica (Instagram/@mrmancini10).

JAKARTA - Saudi Arabia's coach, Roberto Mancini, is in the spotlight ahead of the match against the Indonesian national team in the Third Round of the 2026 World Cup Qualification. The Italian coach is rumored to be the target of one of the European clubs and will leave.

Local media recently highlighted rumors that Mancini was in the shot of Portuguese club Benfica. The news circulated just before Saudi Arabia hosted the Indonesian national team on Friday, September 6, 2024, Indonesian time.

"Reports from Portugal stated that Benfica wanted to recruit Roberto Mancini, who is currently the coach of the Saudi Arabia national team," Mes7at wrote as quoted on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.

"A site in Portugal stated that Benfica's proposal was not accepted by Mancini. However, that does not mean that negotiations between the two parties have stalled," wrote another media, Sport 360.

Mancini is one of the coaches with a famous name. The success of bringing his foster children to the championship title made the name of the former Lazio striker fragrant as a coach.

Mancini's career record continues with the handling of the Saudi Arabian national team, the eighth team on her managerial journey. He started an adventure in Saudi Arabia since August 27, 2023 or 14 days after he declared his resignation from the Italian national team.

Now, after more than a year of handling the team nicknamed The Green Falcon, news emerged that said Mancini was shot by Benfica. This situation is clearly a hot topic of conversation.

Moreover, a statement was also made by Mancini 11 years ago. He had told Italian media, Corriere dello Sport, that he had the desire to coach Benfica.

However, on the other hand, Mancini's togetherness with the Saudi Arabian national team can still be guaranteed. You see, there is a contract that ties Mancini and will still last until 2027.