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PSG line up Roberto Mancini as Mauricio Pochettino replacement despite World Cup Qualifiers debacle

Although experiencinga real fiasco in the EuropeanWorld Cup Qualifiers by Macedonia, there is still great interest in Roberto Mancini's coaching services. Namely, it is Paris Saint-Germain who have identified him as the ideal replacement for their current boss,Mauricio Pochettino.

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By martina alcheva

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© Claudio Villa/Getty ImagesRoberto Mancini of Italy

Macedonia had spectacularly knocked the European champions Italyout of theWorld Cup Qualifiers, putting an end totheir dream of becoming the World Champions inQatar this November. However, in spite of that, the Azzurrimanager Roberto Mancini has received a great opportunity to continue his coaching career.

It appears very likely that Mancini will step down from the Italy nationalteam, but the former Serie A giants Inter and Premier League side Manchester City man is still asought-after name.

According to Italian media,Paris Saint-Germainand Manchester United are interested in the Italian’s services asboth sides have beendissatisfied with the management of the clubs by Mauricio Pochettino andRalf Rangnick.

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PSG wantRoberto Mancini ahead of next season

Meanwhile, it is Italian publicationSportitaliawho have suggested that the 57-year-old is expected tosit onPSG’s bench afterthe end of the season. Contacts between the two parties have already been initiated, as the issuewith Mancini’s possible move to Manchester United is the reaction of Manchester City fans.

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An interesting fact is that in 2013, the Italian manager was the one who led the Citizens to their first domestictitle since the 1976-77 season.

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