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Al‑Sadd Appoints Roberto Mancini as Head Coach

The Euro 2020 winner returns to club coaching with reports indicating a contract that could extend beyond 2026.

Overview

  • The appointment ends the interim spell of Sergio Alegre following Felix Sanchez’s dismissal on October 15.
  • Reports differ on duration, with some stating a deal through summer 2028 and others citing an agreement to 2026 with an option to extend.
  • Compensation is reported at about €5 million through 2025‑26, rising to €8 million annually if extended, for roughly €21 million over two and a half years.
  • Mancini is expected to make his debut on November 24 away to Al‑Wahda in the AFC Champions League.
  • His staff will include Cesar and Massimo Maccarone, who are set to join him in Doha.