An Italian perspective

The Italian press have been left equally stunned by Fabio Capello's resignation as England coach.

The Italian press have been left stunned by Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager but are already focusing on his next destination. Capello was to leave the England job after five years in charge following this summer's European Championship, but the recent dispute with the Football Association over their decision to strip John Terry of the captaincy led to the Italian's surprise exit on Wednesday evening. "Capello shock resignation," ran Gazzetta dello Sport's headline, which added: "The Italian tactician has felt betrayed by the federation. "He was the coach since 2007 and leaves England four months before Euro 2012." Gazzetta says the veteran coach will have no problem finding a new job. Capello, who has enjoyed successful spells at Juventus, Roma and AC Milan, has been linked with Inter Milan since last summer. Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala are also reportedly keen to acquire his services. "Beware of (Inter Milan president Massimo) Moratti and Anzhi," Gazzetta warned. "There is also the possibility of (Juve president Andrea) Agnelli (offering the manager's role)." National newspaper Il Messaggero and Rome-based Corriere dello Sport write that Capello's departure was due to the controversy about Terry, who awaits trial for allegedly racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand. Il Messaggero's headline was: "Capello resigns from the England federation; Dispute with the federation regarding Terry racism." The headline in Corriere dello Sport read: "Capello resigns. The relationship is interrupted due to the Terry case. Rumours link him to Inter and Anzhi." Tuttosport, based in Turin, suggested Manchester United as a possible destination for the 65-year-old. "Capello shock, goodbye England," ran its headline, which added "Inter and Manchester (United) on him." National newspaper La Repubblica welcomed Capello's availability. Its front page read: "Capello available on the market: Goodbye England." Juventus coach Antonio Conte believes Fabio Capello's resignation as manager will prove to be a "grave loss" for England. "I am saddened," Conte told Tuttosport. "I have great respect and admiration for Capello, a coach that has achieved important things. It's a grave loss for England." Catania coach Vincenzo Montella, who worked with Capello at Roma, was surprised by his decision to resign but also told Italy's Sky Sport 24: "Considering the motivations behind this decision, you can understand his choice. "Obviously, he has felt that his authority has been undermined and didn't feel the trust was there any more." Terry awaits trial for a racially-aggravated public order offence in July and Capello had defended the player after the FA made their decision on the Chelsea defender. Terry denies the charge. "It's a pity because he could have proved at the Euro that he could return to win with a national team," Montella said of Capello. Former Italy international Christian Panucci, who worked under Capello at AC Milan, Real Madrid and Roma, said: "I think Capello's reason was linked to Terry's case because there are no other motivations behind this decision. "Between the (England) federation and the coach there was no longer the chemistry of one time and Capello's decision represents one of loyalty." Panucci believes the 65-year-old Capello will have no problems finding a new job. "There are so many big teams that await a coach like him," Panucci said. "He will wait for an important challenge, he needs that."