In an official announcement made public on Tuesday, Serie A side Lazio confirmed the appointment of former Italy men’s national team head coach Gennaro Gattuso as the new manager of their senior first team. The Rome-based club released only a brief introductory statement confirming the hiring, choosing to withhold any specific details regarding the length and financial terms of Gattuso’s contract. However, multiple Italian sports media outlets have reported that the 48-year-old tactician has put pen to paper on a two-year deal to take charge at the Stadio Olimpico.
In the club’s official statement, Lazio’s management expressed confidence in Gattuso’s ability to deliver results, noting that “his experience, professionalism, and determination will contribute to achieving the club’s sporting objectives” for the upcoming campaign.
Gattuso’s return to club management comes just two months after he stepped down from his role as Italy’s head coach. His departure from the Azzurri came only days after the national side suffered a shocking elimination from qualifying, extending their streak of missed World Cup appearances to three consecutive tournaments.
This new role marks Gattuso’s third spell managing in Italy’s top flight, where he has previously held head coaching positions at two of the league’s most iconic clubs: AC Milan and Napoli. During his time in charge of Napoli, Gattuso led the Neapolitan side to a major domestic trophy, claiming the Coppa Italia title in 2020.
Gattuso fills the vacancy left by Maurizio Sarri, who departed Lazio last month to accept the head coaching job at fellow Serie A club Atalanta.