Former midfield nice Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed as Italy’s new head coach following Luciano Spalletti exit from the nationwide staff, the Italian soccer federation (FIGC) has introduced.
Gattuso, who made 73 appearances for Italy and was a member of the 2006 World Cup profitable squad, not too long ago left Croatian membership Hajduk Break up by mutual consent, after a third-placed end within the nation’s high flight.
Spalletti’s sacking got here after lower than two years within the job. He was in cost for the ultimate time within the 2-0 win over Moldova on Monday, the day after he introduced his personal dismissal following a 3-0 loss in Norway in Italy’s opening World Cup qualifying recreation.
“Gattuso is a logo of Italian soccer, the shirt is like his second pores and skin,” FIGC president Gabriele Gravina stated in a press release.
“His motivations, professionalism and expertise might be elementary in taking up the subsequent challenges of the nationwide staff. He is aware of the significance of our targets and I thank him for his readiness and dedication in accepting this challenges. He shares the FIGC’s undertaking of the event of our soccer, by which the Azzurri shirt is a central half.”
Gattuso, who guided Napoli to a Coppa Italia win in 2020, is tasked with getting Italy to subsequent yr’s World Cup, after they missed out on the final two editions of the match.
Gattuso started his teaching profession as player-coach at Swiss membership Sion in 2013 the place he completed his taking part in days after 13 seasons with AC Milan, however was fired after profitable two of his 10 league video games in cost.
Over a 12-year teaching journey, Gattuso has been in command of 9 golf equipment together with Milan, Valencia and a quick stint at Marseille.
Former Chelsea and Leicester Metropolis coach Claudio Ranieri stated on Tuesday that he had turned down the Italy job.
Ranieri led Roma to a fifth place end in Serie A final season and has taken on a senior advisory position on the membership.
“I would prefer to thank president Gravina for the chance, an important honour, however I’ve mirrored and determined to stay at Roma’s disposal in my new place fully,” Ranieri instructed Italian information outlet ANSA.
“The Friedkins have given me their full assist and backing for no matter choice I’ve taken concerning the nationwide staff, however the choice is mine alone.”
Gattuso might be formally launched as Italy’s new head coach on Thursday at Rome’s Parco dei Principi Lodge.
Data from Reuters contributed to this report.
