Mancini to exit Inter Milan

Roberto Mancini is expected to be leaving Inter Milan, despite leading them to the Scudetto title three years in a row. The Italian coach has been given his marching orders by Massimo Moratti, as Jose Mourinho has been lined up to replace him.

It comes as a big shock for the Inter man, who had helped Inter to another Serie A title and only just missed out on the Coppa Italia.

Giorgio de Giorgis, the Italian's agent, confirmed that Mancini would be leaving the club.

He told Sportitalia television: "Roberto never expected it to end like this.

"As an outsider, I could rationally understand that something was not right, but that is the way things have gone.

"Roberto is very disappointed also because he has not yet finished his job - he wanted to try and win even more league titles, and maybe even the Champions League.

"Now Mourinho will arrive and he has only got to repeat what has happened in the last few years.

"Roberto is now considering making a statement to avoid gossip and it should be a statement praising the president and those who worked with him.

"Certainly he is shocked and has taken it badly.

"I have spoken with him and he sounded quite down, but tomorrow will be even worse."