Overview
- Lazio formally announced the appointment on Tuesday, confirming Gattuso as head coach after reports the club reached an agreement in late May.
- Italian media report he signed a two-year deal worth about €1.5 million net per year while the club’s statement did not disclose contract terms.
- Gattuso replaces Maurizio Sarri, whose contract was terminated late last month and who is widely reported to be taking a role at Atalanta.
- The new coach inherits a team that finished ninth in Serie A, lost the Coppa Italia final and endured long-running supporter boycotts directed at owner Claudio Lotito.
- Gattuso returns after resigning as Italy coach in April following a World Cup qualifying play-off defeat and brings a mixed club managerial record that will face close scrutiny as he prepares transfers and a rebuild.