MILAN: Roberto Mancini was expected to be confirmed as Inter Milan’s new coach after the struggling Serie A giants confirmed the sacking of Walter Mazzarri (pictured) yesterday.
A short statement by the club on www.inter.it said: “FC Internazionale announces that Walter Mazzarri has been relieved of his duties as first team coach.
“The club would like to thank Mazzarri for the commitment, dedication and professionalism he showed over his 17 months in charge.”
The announcement followed reports that Mancini, who won three league titles in a successful four-year spell with the club, was on the verge of signing a two-and-a-half year deal to take over the Nerazzurri.
Although the club have yet to confirm Mancini as coach, former Inter goalkeeper Walter Zenga, practically did so when he posted a message on Twitter claiming that he had also been in the ‘frame’ for the job.
“They have chosen Mancini. I was in the frame, my dream was close,” said Zenga.
Former Manchester City manager Mancini has been out of work since leaving Galatasaray last season but, if confirmed, will be welcomed with open arms by fans frustrated by Inter’s failure to perform to expectations under Mazzarri.AFP
