Spalletti as Italy coach
The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) confirmed the appointment of Spaletti on August 18. The 64-year-old military leader will start work from September 1. His immediate task is to help Italy defend the championship when Euro 2024 takes place in Germany.
"The team needs a good coach and I am delighted Spalletti accepted the offer. His enthusiasm and good expertise will be important factors to conquer the challenges ahead of Italy in the next few months," the FIGC president said. Gabriele Gravina said.
Spalletti's contract information was not disclosed by the FIGC. But according to Football Italy, he will sign a three-year contract, receive a salary of $ 3.3 million per year with 1.1 million bonuses.
A possible legal dispute between FIGC and Napoli due to Spalletti's voluntary departure from the Serie A champions in June. FIGC may have to pay contract compensation worth 3.3 million. But the Italian press reported that Spalletti wanted to pay for this himself, using the bonus FIGC promised to give him.
Spalletti is likely to make his Italy debut in the away match at North Macedonia, in the Euro 2024 qualifier, on September 10. Three days later, the 64-year-old coach will hold his first match at home, against Ukraine.
Italy is third in Group C in Euro qualifying. They lost to England and won against Malta, having three points from two games. In this group, England are proving their superior strength with four wins. On October 17, Italy will be a guest at Wembley. The top two teams will win direct tickets to next year's tournament.
Mancini, who helped Italy beat England in the Euro 2020 final, resigned on the evening of August 12. The 58-year-old coach received a lot of criticism when Italy missed the 2022 World Cup and could not win the UEFA Nations League 2023. Due to his contract until 2026, the FIGC appointed Mancini as coordinator of the Italian youth teams - a role intended to give to the Italian youth teams. he has more power in training and developing talent.
Spalletti helped Napoli win their first Serie A title in 33 years last season. However, due to conflicts with the leadership, he left the club immediately after that achievement. The 64-year-old leader is highly regarded with his seasoned experience, having worked at clubs like AS Roma, Inter or five years working at Russian club Zenit St Petersburg.
