Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso has terminated his contract with the FIGC by mutual consent following a World Cup play-off elimination, the Italian FA confirmed in a
Gattuso and the FIGC have terminated their settlement by mutual consent, a press release confirmed on Friday.
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Gattuso changed Luciano Spalletti in June 2025 and made his debut as the brand new Azzurri coach in September 2025 with a 5-0 win over Estonia.
The FIGC thanked Gattuso and his employees for the “dedication and keenness” they put in over the past 9 months and wished them “one of the best for the continuation of their careers.”
Italy didn’t qualify for the World Cup for the third time in a row on Tuesday night time, dropping the play-off Closing in opposition to Bosnia and Herzegovina on penalties.
ZENICA, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – MARCH 31: Head coach of Italy Gennaro Gattuso gestures in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers KO play-offs match between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Italy at Stadion Bilino Polje on March 31, 2026 in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Picture by Getty Pictures/Getty Pictures)
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FIGC President Gabriele Gravina additionally resigned following Italy’s elimination, and so did Delegation Chief Gigi Buffon.
Italy have two pleasant video games in June, but it surely’s unlikely they’ll have a brand new coach by then, on condition that the brand new FIGC President might be elected in June 2022.
Gattuso feedback on his Italy exit
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy seems on in the course of the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Pictures)
“With a heavy coronary heart, having failed to attain the target we set ourselves, I contemplate my expertise as head of the Nationwide crew to be over,” Gattuso mentioned.
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“The Azurri shirt is essentially the most valuable factor in soccer, and for that reason, it’s proper to facilitate future technical evaluations immediately.
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Italy in the course of the Nationwide anthems previous to the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Picture by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Pictures)
“I wish to thank President Gabriele Gravina, Gianluigi Buffon, and, with them, all of the Federation employees, for the belief and help they’ve at all times given me. It has been an honour to guide the Nationwide crew and to take action with a gaggle of gamers who’ve proven dedication and attachment to this shirt. However my best thanks go to the followers, to all Italians who in latest months have by no means failed to indicate their love and help for the Nationwide Workforce. At all times with the blue in my coronary heart.”