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Gattuso Appointed Lazio Head Coach

The former Italy manager returns to club work as the club moves quickly into transfer planning after reports the deal was agreed weeks before the formal announcement.

Overview

  • S.S. Lazio formally announced Gennaro Gattuso as first-team head coach on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
  • Multiple reports say the agreement was reached around May 25 and that Gattuso visited Lazio’s Formello training ground on June 3 to discuss transfers with president Claudio Lotito and directors.
  • Media accounts report Gattuso signed a two-year deal and that he replaces Maurizio Sarri, who has taken a role at Atalanta, though the club’s announcement did not disclose contract specifics.
  • This is Gattuso’s first post since he resigned as Italy coach on April 3 after failing to qualify for the World Cup via the play-offs.
  • Lazio’s early transfer discussions under Gattuso and Lotito could speed roster changes for the new season so watch for incoming and outgoing players as the club finalizes plans.