Former famous striker Paolo Di Canio has refused to join Roberto Mancini’s staff with the Saudi national team. After being football contacted by his Italian friend.

Mancini resigns as coach of the Italian national team. At the beginning of August After facing difficult playing form. And reports of his poor relationship with the Italian Football Federation. Before he took over as manager of the Saudi national team

The former Premier League champion has been tasked with turning Saudi Arabia into a team that goes deep into major tournaments. UFABET  And Mancini has enlisted Di Canio to help him achieve that goal.

Di Canio previously enjoyed stints with Swindon and Sunderland. After an outstanding football career. But I haven’t worked since leaving the Black Cat team 10 years ago.

Di Canio, 55, was considered likely to follow a job in Saudi Arabia. As he received several offers, but Di Canio revealed to La Stampa that. He did not want to entertain a job transfer.

Mancini wants Di Canio to become his assistant. And although glad to be considered But he decided to follow his heart.

“I’m not just turning down oil money. Because it will be an important experience in an environment. Where you want to grow and establish yourself. Just like I always do.” He said.

“Roberto Mancini did not offer me a secondary role. He wanted me to be the second coach on the field to train and develop the players.”

“His courting makes me proud. Especially when we weren’t particularly close. So if he misses me That’s because he believes in my ideas and my work.”

“I would like to thank him. It was not an easy decision to make. I thought about it for a long time and in the end I chose to follow my heart.”