Before the start of the 2012-2013 season, Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini was accused by Lazio director of sport Igli Tare of having an "dishonest" approach in his attempt of securing the young player's services.
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With Britons Graeme Souness and Trevor Francis leaving the squad, Boškov built his team around young Italian players, with Roberto Mancini, Gianluca Vialli, Pietro Vierchowod and Moreno Mannini among the bulwark of the squad as Sampdoria finished 6th in a tight battle involving several teams for 3rd in the championship.
Roberto Mancini, Former Italian football player and the current manager of Galatasaray
In April 1983 he played for the League of Ireland XI U21s against their Italian League counterparts who included Roberto Mancini and Gianluca Vialli in their team.