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Inter: Mancini is staying!	Wednesday 12 March, 2008

Massimo Moratti surprisingly anticipated his meeting with Roberto Mancini. “He wants to stay and win the Champions League next season.” Only a few hours ago the President told journalists that he would only meet with the Coach on Thursday, but Mancio was spotted leaving his office this evening. Moratti came out to talk to the media and confirmed a change of heart for the tactician who had announced his departure after last night’s 3-0 aggregate defeat to Liverpool. “I had a chat with Mancini, who reaffirmed his desire to stay with Inter for next season and the length of his contract. Next year he wants to win the Champions League. “The situation is very different from the one that had been described to me, the club and the squad this morning.” So it looks as if Mancini’s statement these would probably be his last two and a half months in charge of the club proved to be a premature. However, considering the reaction this announcement received from fans and players alike, it remains to be seen whether Inter will want to continue with this Coach.

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