Mancini signs city deal

Roberto Mancini has agreed a new five-year contract as manager of Manchester City as the club looks to progress into a European force.


Although there were claims Mancini was wanted by the Russian Football Federation,  to take charge of their national side with rumors of £35 million contract, the Italian was always expected to commit long-term to the City project having secured their first league title in 44 years in May.


“I am delighted to be able to give all of my efforts to Manchester City for a further five years,” said Mancini. “The opportunity which exists to build on our recent success is enormous.

"Manchester City is a fantastic football club, from the owner, chairman, board and the executive team, through to the players, staff and fans. I am very much looking forward to the challenges and excitement ahead."

The former Inter Milan manager took over at City from Mark Hughes in December 2009 and ended a 35-year trophy drought in his first full season by winning the FA Cup and also secured Champions League football with a third-place finish in the Premier League.