Luciano Spalletti confirmed his departure from coaching the Italian national team during a press conference held today, Sunday, to discuss the upcoming match against Moldova in the World Cup qualifiers on Monday.

Spalletti stated that he would leave his position as coach of the Italian national team after the match against Moldova in the World Cup qualifiers on Monday.

This news comes just two days after a humiliating 3-0 defeat away to Norway, marking the start of the Italian national team's journey in the World Cup qualifiers.

Spalletti said: "We spoke last night, and they informed me that I would be relieved of my position as the national team coach. I was sorry, given our relationship; I had no intention of stepping down from my position."

He added: "I would have preferred to stay and do my job, especially under difficult circumstances. However, if this is a form of absolution, I must accept it. I have always considered this role a service to the country, and I want to contribute to building the future of the national team."

He continued: "I believe it is right to seek the best, and I will conclude my contract. I will be present tomorrow against Moldova. I have always asserted that my players are strong. The results we achieved under my management are what they are, and I must take responsibility."

He concluded: "I love this jersey, this job, and the players I have coached." I will ask them tomorrow evening to deliver what I have asked of them, even if I cannot urge them to show their best.