Torino Eye Ex-Italy Boss Gennaro Gattuso Amid Struggles Under D’Aversa

Key Takeaways:

• Torino have shown interest in appointing Gennaro Gattuso as head coach, according to Tuttosport
• Gattuso resigned from the Italy national team at the beginning of April, following a penalty shootout loss to Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup play-offs
• The Turin-based club are currently positioned 13th in Serie A, trailing the European qualification spots by 21 points

Managerial Change Considerations at Torino

Serie A side Torino are reportedly weighing the appointment of Gennaro Gattuso as their next head coach. According to Tuttosport, the club’s leadership are interested in bringing in the former Italy and AC Milan figure to replace current manager Roberto D’Aversa, as Torino aim to turn around their disappointing season.

Gennaro Gattuso in cerca di riscatto dopo la delusione Mondiale!

Il Torino non sembra intenzionato a confermare D'Aversa e si pensa all'ex CT per la prossima stagione. pic.twitter.com/9OIvY10r04

— Fantacalcio (@Fantacalcio) May 7, 2026

Gattuso’s Recent Tenure with Italy

Gattuso exited his role as Italy manager at the beginning of April, ending a nine-month spell that began in June 2025. His tenure concluded following Italy’s elimination from World Cup qualification, after a play-off defeat to Bosnia & Herzegovina on penalties resulted in the four-time world champions failing to reach the 2026 tournament. The loss proved decisive, prompting the 48-year-old to step down from the national set-up only a month before the reported Torino approach.

Potential Terms and Board Support

If appointed, Gattuso will reportedly receive a three-year contract at the Stadio Olimpico Grande. It is understood that club President Urbano Cairo has been a vocal supporter of the Italian as the Granata seek to revitalise their fortunes. The club’s management are eager to use Gattuso’s leadership and top-level experience as a catalyst for change.

Current Serie A Standing

Torino’s form in the 2025-26 Serie A season has been disappointing, as they currently occupy 13th position on the table. The gap to the European qualification places stands at 21 points, underscoring the size of the task facing any incoming manager.