Serie A sides with Mancini: "He wasn't our candidate, but now we fully support him."

Lega Serie A takes a step toward unity and chooses to support Roberto Mancini in the new direction of the Italian Football Federation, while reiterating that the former coach was not the candidate initially recommended by the top-flight clubs. Following tensions that emerged in recent hours within the Federal Council, the clubs have decided to stand behind the decisions made by President Giovanni Malagò.

In an official statement, Lega Serie A expressed its support for the new FIGC structure, sending a message to both Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri, who have been appointed to new federal roles.

On behalf of the Lega Calcio Serie A and myself, I extend my best wishes to Roberto Mancini and Claudio Ranieri in their new prestigious roles at the FIGC. After intense and certainly challenging hours, we can only support the soundness of President Malagò's decision. It is now important to look forward with a sense of responsibility, unity, and a spirit of collaboration. I am confident that both will be able to put their expertise to work for Italian football, working with all stakeholders to foster its recovery and bring it back to the levels its history and tradition deserve.

The statement effectively resolves the differences that have emerged in recent hours and confirms Serie A's support for the new federal government, with the stated goal of reuniting the movement and relaunching Italian football after a particularly difficult period.