In March 2008, amid rumours that he was to be sacked and replaced by Chelsea manager José Mourinho at the end of the season, Mancini announced his intention to step down at the end of the 2007–08 season.
Pada Maret 2008, di tengah-tengah rumor bahwa ia akan dipecat dan digantikan oleh José Mourinho pada akhir musim, Mancini mengumumkan niatnya unutk mengundurkan diri pada akhir musim 2007–08.