Gattuso begins work as new Lazio coach, though no contract yet | OneFootball

Lazio have not officially announced Gennaro Gattuso as their new coach, but he is already at work, arriving at the Formello training ground today.

The club parted company with Maurizio Sarri by mutual consent after a difficult year with many discussions between the hierarchy and their tactician.

While Sarri is now heading towards Atalanta, he has been replaced by former Italy CT Gattuso, who resigned from his position after the failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

There has been no announcement yet, but it is widely reported that he agreed a two-year contract to lead the Aquile.

Gattuso starting Lazio job already

BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy gesture during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)

The ex-midfielder was spotted at the Formello training ground today, where he met with the directors to discuss the final details of the contract, and above all the transfer strategy.

He was accompanied by long-term assistant manager Luigi Riccio, team manager Stefan Derkum and director Alberto Bianchi.

The squad is expected to come together for medical tests on July 10 and begin pre-season training at Formello on July 13.