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Roberto Mancini commits to Man City

Mancini has agreed a new five-year contract as manager of Manchester City as the club looks to progress into a European force.

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Roberto Mancini has agreed a new five-year contract as manager of Manchester City as the club looks to progress into a European force.

Although there were claims Mancini was wanted by the Russian Football Federation to take charge of their national side, the Italian was always expected to commit long term to the City project having secured their first league title in 44 years back in May.

A contract of around pounds 35 million was rumoured to be on offer if he took the Russia job and, while the terms of his new deal at City have not been released, he has been rewarded with an improved financial package.

"I am delighted to be able to give all of my efforts to Manchester City for a further five years," said Mancini yesterday (Monday). "The opportunity which exists to build on our recent success is enormous. Manchester City is a fantastic football club, from the owner, chairman, board and the executive team, through to the players, staff and fans. I am very much looking forward to the challenges and excitement ahead."

The former Inter Milan manager took over at City from Mark Hughes in December 2009 and ended a 35-year trophy drought in his first full season by winning the FA Cup and also secured Champions League football with a third-place finish in the Premier League.

The club's interim chief executive officer, John MacBeath, added: "Roberto's managerial credentials have been well proven in Europe for many years.

"And in leading a team which has won the FA Cup and an unforgettable Barclays Premier League title in successive seasons, his ability to manage in the English domestic game is also undisputed.

"This new agreement allows Roberto to focus on the challenge of guiding a team which is capable not only of defending the Premier League title, but one which can compete for European honours."
 

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