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4w ago

Italy Names Gattuso as Coach on One-Year Deal

FIGC president Gabriele Gravina highlighted Gattuso’s national pedigree to restore stability in Italy’s World Cup qualification

Trägt die Hoffnungen der Italiener: Gennaro Gattuso
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Soll Italien zu altem Glanz führen: Gennaro Gattuso
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Overview

  • The FIGC announced that 2006 World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso, 47, will replace Luciano Spalletti as head coach on a one-year contract with a formal unveiling set for Thursday in Rome.
  • Italy’s qualifying campaign faltered with a 0-3 defeat in Norway and now sits nine points behind the group leader, endangering a third consecutive World Cup appearance.
  • Gianluigi Buffon described Gattuso’s appointment as the best possible choice, praising his experience, fighting spirit and tactical acumen.
  • Gattuso’s coaching résumé includes a Coppa Italia triumph with Napoli in 2019/20 and tenures at AC Milan, Valencia, Marseille and, most recently, Hajduk Split, where his contract ended this month.
  • Despite a history of disciplinary incidents and mixed club results, Gattuso’s title-winning pedigree and fiery leadership are viewed as catalysts for change in a beleaguered national team.