28/05/2008 16:33
Mancini Stunned By Dismissal - Agent
Roberto Mancini's agent says that his client was caught completely off guard
by Inter Milan's decision to sack him, while at the same time insisting that
reports of ongoing negotiations with Chelsea are unfounded.

The former Fiorentina coach was sacked by Moratti on Tuesday night after
months of speculation over his future with the Nerazzurri, the final straw in
owner Massimo Moratti's eyes allegedly being a player revolt.

"He had a meeting with the president (Massimo Moratti) and they decided not
to continue with him, as of yesterday Roberto Mancini is not the coach of
Inter Milan anymore," said Maurizio de Giorgis.

"He is very disappointed of course, he was not expecting that to happen, but
in football things can happen quickly and unexpectedly and this is one of
those occasions.

"As of now there is no contact with Chelsea. Roberto Mancini is not a person
or coach who likes to propose himself to a club, he waits for a club to look
after him so we are in that position right now. We are not proposing Mancini
to any club.

"It's a natural consequence of what has happened. Chelsea are one of the top
five clubs in the world so it is more likely, if there will be any talk,
there is more chances of it to happen now than before.

"There are chances but at the moment, as of today, there has been no official
contact with Chelsea or any other team."

Derek Wanner, Goal.com
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