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Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini turns down the manager vacancy at Manchester United to focus on World Cup qualification with Italy

Italy manager Roberto Mancini has reportedly turned down the opportunity to take the vacancy at Manchester United.

The Red Devils are on the hunt for a new manager after sacking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over the weekend following their humiliating 4-1 loss to Watford.

The likes of Mauricio Pochettino, Zinedine Zidane, Laurent Blanc, Ernesto Valverde and Ralf Rangnick have all been linked with the vacancy and former Manchester City boss Mancini has now distanced himself away from the red half of the city.

Former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has reportedly turned dow the Man Utd job
Mancini led Italy to Euro 2020 last summer and he is now eyeing World Cup qualification

Mancini led Italy to Euro 2020 last summer and he is now eyeing World Cup qualification

According to BILD journalist Christian Falk, United contacted Mancini for the manager vacancy but he has turned it down as he feels 'it's his duty to qualify with Italy for the World Cup.