Spalletti set to resign after pressure from FIGC

Luciano Spalletti is set to resign as head coach of the Italy national team, claiming he was forced to do so by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC).

Ahead of Italy’s upcoming match with Moldova, Spalletti confirmed that he will sign the termination of his contract on Tuesday. However, he expressed his disappointment, stating that he had no intention of giving up and would have preferred to stay on as manager.

Spalletti’s tenure has been under severe pressure following a dismal 3-0 defeat to Norway in Italy’s opening World Cup qualifier.

The result has put Italy’s chances of topping their group in doubt, potentially forcing them into a playoff to avoid missing a third straight World Cup.

Despite his efforts, Spalletti’s future was all but certain, and he will now step down as manager at the end of the international break.

The Italian coach’s departure marks the end of an era for the Azzurri, and the FIGC will now need to find a new manager to lead the team forward. Spalletti’s comments suggest that he felt he was unfairly treated, and his resignation is likely to spark a wider debate about the FIGC’s handling of the situation.