Lazio appoints Gennaro Gattuso as new head coach after Sarri departure
Italian Serie A club Lazio officially appointed former Italy national team manager Gennaro Gattuso as head coach on June 23, 2026, replacing Maurizio Sarri. The 48-year-old returns to club management after resigning as Italy coach following a disastrous 2026 World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia, marking Italy’s third consecutive World Cup absence. Lazio finished ninth in Serie A last season and faces fan protests against president Claudio Lotito.
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Lazio Appoints Gattuso as New Head Coach After Sarri's Departure
Serie A club Lazio Rome has moved swiftly to appoint Gennaro Gattuso as their new head coach, following the departure of Maurizio Sarri. Sarri left Lazio after a second, ultimately unsuccessful stint with the club, and is reported to be heading to Bergamo (likely Atalanta). The Laziali ended their coaching search by hiring former AC Milan and Napoli manager Gattuso, who will look to turn around the team's fortunes after a disappointing season. The announcement was reported by German football outlet kicker.
kicker Fußball NewsGennaro Gattuso Appointed New Lazio Coach After Italy World Cup Failure
Gennaro Gattuso, 48, has been named the new head coach of Lazio, announced on Tuesday. He takes the role just two months after resigning as Italy's national team manager following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup – the third consecutive time Italy has missed the tournament. Gattuso, who previously won the Coppa Italia with Napoli in 2020, brings experience from clubs including Milan, Valencia, Marseille, and Fiorentina. He replaces Maurizio Sarri, who left for Atalanta amid Lazio's recent managerial turmoil. The club has seen four different coaches in the last two seasons, including Igor Tudor and Marco Baroni. Gattuso inherits a team facing fan protests against president Claudio Lotito, with ultras refusing to renew season tickets. Lazio finished seventh in Serie A last season and missed European competition.
FútbolFormer Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso takes over at Lazio
Lazio has appointed former Italy national team manager Gennaro Gattuso as the club's new head coach, replacing Maurizio Sarri following a disappointing season that saw Lazio finish ninth in Serie A. Gattuso returns to Italian football after a brief and contrasting stint at Olympique de Marseille from September 2023 to February 2024. He previously coached several Serie A clubs, notably Napoli from 2019 to 2021 and AC Milan from 2017 to 2019, as well as Pisa SC. Gattuso's appointment comes a few months after he left the Italy head coach role, following a failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a playoff elimination by Bosnia.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuLazio appoints Gennaro Gattuso as new head coach
Italian Serie A club Lazio officially announced on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as the new head coach of the first team, replacing Maurizio Sarri. The 48-year-old former midfielder returns to coaching a few months after resigning as Italy's national team head coach following a disastrous 2026 World Cup playoff loss to Bosnia. In an official statement, Lazio welcomed Gattuso, expressing confidence that his experience, professionalism, and determination will help achieve the club's sporting objectives. The club confirmed the move via social media with the caption 'Benvenuto, Mister.' Gattuso, who has previously managed clubs including AC Milan and Napoli, takes over a Lazio side aiming to improve their standing in Serie A.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertLazio Officially Appoints Gennaro Gattuso as Head Coach
On June 23, Lazio Football Club officially announced the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as head coach of the first team. The club expressed delight in his arrival, citing his extensive experience, professional expertise, and unwavering determination as key factors to help achieve competitive goals. The news, sourced from Lazio's official website, was reported by Hupu Soccer and marks a new coaching chapter for the Serie A club.
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