Roberto Mancini named Saudi Arabia manager on lucrative four-year deal weeks after leaving Italy job

Mancini signed four-year, €25 million per year contract with Saudi federation after resigning as Italy manager in May.
Mancini's first matches will be friendlies against Costa Rica and South Korea in September.
Appointment part of Saudi Arabia's investments aimed at improving soccer and country's global image.
Mancini confident he can help Saudi national team achieve goals like winning 2024 Asian Cup on home soil.
Saudi league has attracted stars like Ronaldo; Mancini hopes to develop domestic talent.