Roberto Mancini is nearing a return to the coaching ranks, as the Italian is expected to take over at Zenit Saint Petersburg in the coming hours.
The former Manchester City and Inter boss has been without a club since last summer when he left the Nerazzurri just weeks before the start of the season.
However that looks set to change in the near future as Russian journalist Tina Kandelaki tweeted a picture of Mancini speaking with the CEO of Zenit sponsor Gazprom, Alexey Miller.
An official announcement by the Russian club is expected to be made soon, while La Gazzetta dello Sport confirms Mancini will take the job.
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Zenit recently sacked Mircea Lucescu after a disappointing third place finish in the Russian Premier League.
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