Gennaro Gattuso has returned to administration for the primary time since after being confirmed as ’s new supervisor.
The 48-year-old was most not too long ago answerable for the Italian nationwide group, however stepped down from his position by mutual consent in April following their failure to qualify for the World Cup, shedding to Bosnia and Herzegovina of their play-off closing.
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His departure got here a day after the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) president Gabriele Gravina resigned after overseeing two failed qualifying campaigns, with nationwide group delegation head additionally
Former Italy supervisor Gennaro Gattuso (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)
Two months on from being a part of that nationwide humiliation, which noticed Italy sports activities minister Andrea Abodi name for a serious change in management in Italian soccer, Gattuso is again within the managerial scorching seat on the Stadio Olimpico.
Talking about Gattuso’s appointment, an announcement on Lazio’s web site mentioned: “The membership welcomes the brand new coach with satisfaction, believing that his expertise, professionalism, and willpower can contribute to the achievement of the membership’s sporting targets.”
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The previous midfielder has beforehand managed Milan, , and Marseille and was appointed Italy head coach in June 2025.
Final season, Lazio completed ninth in Serie A below Maurizio Sarri, who departed on the finish of Could.
Further reporting from PA