Overview

• Sarri was unveiled as Lazio’s head coach on June 2, replacing Marco Baroni who stepped down last Friday.
• Baroni guided Lazio to seventh place in Serie A but missed out on European qualification after a final-day defeat to Lecce.
• Lotito described Sarri’s return as a ‘‘choice of heart, conviction and vision’’ aimed at restoring enthusiasm and securing continental football.
• During his first Lazio stint from 2021 to March 2024, Sarri led the team to a Serie A runners-up finish in 2023 before resigning amid a downturn in results.
• The 66-year-old Sarri brings a record that includes the 2020 Serie A title with Juventus and the 2019 Europa League crown with Chelsea.