Former City boss Mancini confirmed as Galatasaray manager... and his first match is against Tevez's Juventus


Roberto Mancini taking over at Galatasaray was first broken by Sportsmail a week ago
Roberto Mancini has been confirmed as the new manager of Turkish giants Galatasaray.
Manchester City sacked Mancini at the tail end of last season after losing the FA Cup final against Wigan in a shock result.

Now, having taken over the helm at Galatasaray, his first match in charge will be back in his homeland of Italy in a Champions League tie against Juventus.
Turkish delight: Roberto Mancini arrives in Turkey to take charge of Galatasaray
Turkish delight: Roberto Mancini arrives in Turkey to take charge of Galatasaray

Boiling point: Mancini could face Carlos Tevez in his first match in charge, with the two arguing at City
Boiling point: Mancini could face Carlos Tevez in his first match in charge, with the two arguing at City
The Italian side captured striker Carlos Tevez from City in the summer, after a protracted saga during Tevez's time in England under Mancini.

The pair regularly fell out, culminating in Tevez going on strike during the 2011-12 season, before being coaxed back into the set-up and helping fire City to the title.

However, Tevez could well be out of Wednesday's Champions League tie with a foot injury, while Mancini could hand over the reigns so soon after taking the helm.
Happier times: Mancini won the Premier League with City in 2012, with Tevez leading the line
Happier times: Mancini won the Premier League with City in 2012, with Tevez leading the line
Long-serving Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim was sacked earlier this week after rejecting a contract extension. Terim, who is also in charge of the Turkish national team, was voted out at a meeting of the club's board of directors.

Mancini has requested a clause allowing him to leave the Turkish club if he is offered an opportunity to manage the Italian national team. Galatasaray have agreed to the condition.

With bonuses, Mancini could boost his yearly earnings up to €7m if he retains the Turkish league and improves upon Terim's last-eight appearance in last season's Champions League.

'President Unal Aysal and chief executive Lutfi Aribogan have met with Roberto Mancini,' Gala posted on Twitter, attaching a picture of the Italian alongside Aribogan.





Defeated: Mancini was sacked as manager of Manchester City at the end of last season
Defeated: Mancini was sacked as manager of Manchester City at the end of last season

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