Italian Football Federation consider suing Roberto Mancini after he quit as Italy manager then became Saudi Arabia boss

ITALIAN Football Federation chiefs are considering legal action against former manager Roberto Mancini, according to reports.

The 58-year-old quit as Italy boss on August 13 after five years at the helm.

Just two weeks later he agreed a lucrative four-year deal to become Saudi Arabia manager.

Mancini's contract is claimed to be worth a staggering £21.5million per year after tax.

Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina has confirmed that his organisation are seeking legal advice regarding the situation.

The FIGC are exploring the possibility of a law suit in order to claim damages following Mancini's abrupt exit as boss.

Saudi Arabia were managed by Herve Renard at last year's World Cup, but the Frenchman stepped down in March in order to join his own country's women's national team.

Mancini took charge of his first games as Saudi Arabia boss earlier this month - overseeing a 3-1 defeat to Costa Rica and 1-0 loss against South Korea.

Both matches took place at Newcastle's St James' Park, but Mancini did not speak to press after either game.

The decision to blank media duties was taken by the Saudi government, according to Sky Sports.

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The former Manchester City manager has been replaced as Italy boss by ex-Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti.

Mancini masterminded Italy's Euro 2020 victory, as well as an astonishing, record 37-game unbeaten run.

Incredibly the Azzurri followed up this success by failing to qualify for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.