The return of Roberto Mancini to the Italian national team's coaching bench has brought immense happiness to his mother, Marianna. She described his past year coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar as "terrible," indicating relief that he is back in a more familiar and closer setting.

The official announcement of Mancini's new role as Italy's coach, with Claudio Ranieri appointed as technical director of Club Italia, was made earlier today by FIGC President Giovanni Malagò.

This marks a significant homecoming for the EURO 2020 winning coach, who previously managed the national team from 2018 to 2023 before embarking on coaching roles with the Saudi Arabia national team and subsequently Al-Sadd in the Qatar Stars League.

"I am very happy," Marianna Puolo shared with the news agency ANSA upon hearing the news of her son's appointment. "It is also better because he can stay closer to us. Last year was terrible, with the war around those parts."

Despite the success of winning a major trophy during his previous tenure, Mancini's abrupt departure for Saudi Arabia had drawn criticism from some. However, his mother vouched for his character, stating, "He is a serious person. When he says what he can and will do, he really means it. Having said that, you need to be able to count on the right people too for a winning project."

The FIGC's commitment to revitalizing and transforming youth academies is a plan that Mancini's mother wholeheartedly supports. "We must get back to discovering and cultivating Italian talent," she emphasized. "Once upon a time, there were people who could identify these lads with more quality, and that work needs to be relaunched today."

Recalling Mancini's own journey as a gifted young player, she noted, "Even when he was a kid, he gave everything, he had football in his blood. His father Aldo always accompanied him everywhere, that was an extraordinary support."

Looking ahead, Marianna Puolo expressed her heartfelt wishes for her son's renewed success: "Now I hope he can achieve another great triumph, I’d love that so much. All I will tell him is good luck."

English Translation:

Mancini's Mother Celebrates Italy Return: 'Hoping for Another Triumph'

The happiest person to hear about Roberto Mancini's return to the Italy bench is his mother, Marianna. She described his past year coaching Al-Sadd in Qatar as "terrible" and expressed relief that he will now be closer to home.

FIGC President Giovanni Malagò announced this afternoon that Mancini would be the new coach of Italy, with Claudio Ranieri appointed as technical director of Club Italia.

This appointment signifies a homecoming for the EURO 2020 winner, who previously coached the national team from 2018 to 2023 before accepting a position with the Saudi Arabia national team, followed by a stint with Qatar Stars League side Al-Sadd.

"I am very happy," Marianna Puolo told news agency ANSA upon learning her son's reappointment. "It is also better because he can stay closer to us. Last year was terrible, with the war around those parts."

While Mancini led the Nazionale to a significant victory in his previous tenure, his sudden departure for Saudi Arabia was met with disappointment by many. His mother, however, defended him, stating, "He is a serious person. When he says what he can and will do, he really means it. Having said that, you need to be able to count on the right people too for a winning project."

Mancini's mother also expressed her agreement with the FIGC's plans to revitalize and transform youth academies. "We must get back to discovering and cultivating Italian talent," she stated. "Once upon a time, there were people who could identify these lads with more quality, and that work needs to be relaunched today."

Reflecting on Mancini's early career, she recalled his passion and dedication, saying, "Even when he was a kid, he gave everything, he had football in his blood. His father Aldo always accompanied him everywhere, that was an extraordinary support."

She concluded with her fervent hope for his future success: "Now I hope he can achieve another great triumph, I’d love that so much. All I will tell him is good luck."