The 60-year-old, a former striker, has led Inter Milan and Manchester City to domestic league titles and guided Italy to the Euro 2020 crown - played in 2021 - during his career.

His last coaching position was in charge of the Saudi Arabian national team from August 2023 until October 2024.

At Al Sadd, Mancini replaced Spanish coach Felix Sanchez, who led the club to a record 18th Qatari league title and also a domestic cup triumph last season, but left in October.

After nine rounds of matches, Al Sadd are sixth in the 12-team Qatar Stars League, eight points behind leaders Al Gharafa SC.

They are 10th in the West Zone of the AFC Champions League Elite™ 2025/25 - five points off of eighth, the last qualifying place for the knockout rounds.

Source: AFP