Erick Thohir: 'Roberto Mancini can take Inter Milan to the top'

Inter Milan president Erick Thohir has said that the appointment of Roberto Mancini as the club's manager can help them get back to the top of European football.

Thohir sacked Walter Mazzarri as head coach on Friday after the Italian side won just four times in 11 Serie A games and quickly replaced him with former boss Mancini.

He told reporters: "It was a difficult decision because he [Mazzarri] has been continuously supportive of the direction that we have wanted to take the club. He has worked tirelessly and selflessly for Inter, with both belief and passion. I would like to thank him sincerely for his efforts.

"Our goal is to regain our rightful position as one of the very top clubs in Europe and that's why I am so happy to welcome back Roberto Mancini.

"His track record both at Inter and elsewhere speaks for itself, and his international experience and hunger for success will I know drive the team to the next level."

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