Such a poorly-run club. They are fresh out of a financial crisis, and still paying for that, their model was supposed to be young, hungry players, on lower wages, with which they have had some success (at least in terms of individuals), yet one year later Mancini comes in and seems to think he can turn them into a puffed-up version of Galatasaray, with expensive, ageing players who are past their best. Did they even watch Vidic play any games?
I can see why they want a bit of established quality in the side, because the results are poor and they are panicking, but if and when this backfires they are going to be in the same position they were in 2013.