Key Takeaways:
- Lazio announced on Wednesday that Maurizio Sarri has left his managerial post by mutual consent
- Sarri’s second spell lasted just one season, ending with a ninth-place Serie A finish and Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter
- Reports in Italy indicate Sarri is expected to join Atalanta, with Gennaro Gattuso poised to become Lazio’s new manager
Sarri’s Second Stint with Lazio Comes to a Close
Lazio have confirmed that Maurizio Sarri has departed as manager by mutual agreement, concluding his second spell at the helm after only one season. The club from the Italian capital made the announcement on Wednesday, marking another managerial change for the Serie A side.
Grazie di tutto, Comandante 🩵#AvantiLazio pic.twitter.com/7Tc2jHQvFR
— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) May 27, 2026
Season Review and Contrast With Previous Tenure
The 67-year-old’s recent return to the club proved short-lived, with Lazio finishing in ninth place in Serie A and suffering defeat in the Coppa Italia final against Inter Milan. This brief period stood in stark contrast to Sarri’s earlier run with the club from 2021 to 2024, when he guided Lazio to a second-place finish in the league in 2023 before stepping down to address family matters.
Managerial Movements Set to Reshape Serie A
According to Italian media, Sarri is likely to take charge of Atalanta in the near future. Meanwhile, former Italian national team manager Gennaro Gattuso is tipped to assume the managerial responsibilities at Lazio. This development comes just days after AC Milan announced the departure of Massimiliano Allegri from his managerial post, one day following the conclusion of the Serie A season.
