Inter Milan have confirmed the appointment of Roberto Mancini as their new manager after sacking Walter Mazzarri on Friday.

The club are currently ninth in Serie A having won just four times in 11 games this season.

Former Manchester City boss Mancini, who led Inter to three successive Serie A titles from 2006 to 2008, returns to the San Siro after leaving Galatasaray in June.

According to reports, the Italian has signed a deal until 2017.

A press conference to officially present Mancini will be held on Saturday.