Roberto Mancini has issued an apology in his first public comments after being rehired to coach an Italy squad in crisis three years after he abandoned the same job for a lucrative contract with Saudi Arabia.

Roberto Mancini has once again been tasked with revitalizing an Italy team in crisis. Italian soccer federation Giovanni Malagò announced Mancini as the new Italy coach on Tuesday.

Mancini returns for a second spell, having resigned from his post in controversial circumstances only three years ago.

Former Italy manager Roberto Mancini has been re-appointed as the men's head coach