Roberto Mancini has sensationally resigned as manager of Al Sadd after just eight months in charge, ending a brief stint in Qatar that never fully took flight. The former Premier League boss, who led Manchester City to their first top-flight title in 44 years, took over the Qatari champions last summer but has now walked away from the club, leaving the door wide open for what is being described as a stunning return to one of football’s biggest stages. While specific details of his next move remain unconfirmed, the speed and timing of his departure suggest that an agreement is already in place for a high-profile role.
Mancini’s time at Al Sadd was always viewed with an air of transience, given his pedigree and hunger for elite-level challenges. The Italian tactician, who also won four