Roberto Mancini has resigned as Italy head coach, with a new national team boss set to be announced in the next few days. 

The 58-year-old former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss took charge of the Azzurri in May 2018 and led the side to 2020 European Championship glory at the expense of final hosts England at Wembley in July 2021. 

However, Italy failed to qualify for the 2022 World Cup — a second straight absence from the tournament for the four-time world champions — and could only manage two third-placed finishes in the Nations League under Mancini. 

The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) said Mancini had informed them of his decision to step down on Saturday evening. 

A statement read: "Taking into account the important commitments of Euro 2024 qualifiers, the FIGC will announce the name of the new national coach in the next few days."

Italy face North Macedonia on September 9 before hosting Ukraine three days later.

Their other qualifying opponents are Malta and England, against whom they suffered a 2-1 home defeat in Naples in March. 

The Azzurri are scheduled to face the Three Lions at Wembley on October 17.

Among the names linked with the position in the Italian media since Mancini's departure was confirmed are former Italy and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte and Luciano Spalletti. 

Conte has been out of work since leaving Tottenham in March, while Spalletti left Napoli at the end of the 2022-23 season after guiding the club to the Serie A title.