Italy national team head coach Roberto Mancini remains tied to his family villa in Jesi, Marche, despite numerous roles in Italy and abroad, according to initalia.virgilio.it. While his professional commitments have required constant relocation through major football capitals, the property in his birthplace remains his enduring private retreat.
Roots in Jesi and the Marche Countryside
Born in Jesi in the province of Ancona on November 27, 1964, Mancini has frequently returned to his hometown during breaks in a nomadic football career. Leggo added that the residence includes a striking external grand staircase, a facade divided between a brick-red lower level and a lighter upper section, a super garden, and an adjacent dependance. Despite the property’s distinct architectural details, Mancini maintains a strict barrier of privacy around his domestic life, keeping focus on the home’s deep emotional significance rather than its luxury.
Mancini Lived and Worked Across Multiple Continents
Mancini’s career required him to establish temporary bases across multiple continents. As a player, he lived primarily in Bologna, Genova, and Rome. As a manager, his stops included Milan, Manchester, Istanbul, and Saint Petersburg. In August 2023, he accepted the position of head coach for the Saudi Arabia national team, concentrating his professional life in Riyadh. Leggo noted that despite living among hotels and major cities for decades, Mancini’s foundational connection to Jesi never faded.
Mancini Played for Sampdoria Lazio and Leicester City
The journey from the Marche to the pinnacle of European football began in his youth. He made a remarkably early debut in Serie A before transferring to Sampdoria, where he formed one of Italy’s most celebrated strike partnerships alongside Gianluca Vialli. In 1997, he moved to Lazio for another successful stint before finishing his playing days with a brief spell at Leicester City.
Trophies Across European Benches
Transitioning immediately to management, Mancini captured Coppa Italia titles with Fiorentina and Lazio. In 2004, he took charge of Inter Milan, delivering three consecutive titles alongside domestic cups and supercups. Moving to Manchester City in December 2009, he ended the club’s 44-year wait for an English top-flight title by winning the Premier League in the 2011–2012 season, following an earlier FA Cup triumph. Spells at Galatasaray, a return to Inter, and a stint at Zenit Saint Petersburg preceded his appointment to the Italy national team in May 2018.
Return to the Azzurri Bench
Mancini led Italy to victory at the UEFA European Championship on July 11, 2021, though that high point was followed by the disappointment of missing the 2022 FIFA World Cup. After stepping down from the Azzurri in August 2023 and completing his tenure in Saudi Arabia, Mancini returned to guide the Italian national team once more in July 2026. Leggo noted that Mancini prepared the squad for a UEFA Nations League fixture against France in Paris.
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