Mancini appointed as Saudi Arabia's new head coach

RIYADH, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) -- Roberto Mancini has been appointed as the head coach of the Saudi Arabian national football team, the Saudi Arabia Football Federation confirmed on Monday, days after the Italian resigned from the Azzurri.

It is reported that the 58-year-old has signed a four-year contract which is worth 25 million euros per year.

"I am excited to announce that I am joining the Saudi Arabia Foo