Gattuso named new Italy coach
"Gattuso is a symbol of Italian football," said FIGC president Gabriele Gravina.
Former Italy international Gennaro Gattuso has been appointed Italy coach to replace Luciano Spalletti, who was sacked after the Nazionale's 3-0 rout by Norway on June, 6 the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) announced on June 15, 2025. (Photo by / AFP)
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Gennaro Gattuso was named Italy's new coach on Sunday and will be tasked with helping the Azzurri qualify for the 2026 World Cup after replacing Luciano Spalletti.
The 47-year-old was part of the 2006 World Cup-winning side and won 73 caps for the national team as a player.
The Italian football federation (FIGC) said Gattuso would be presented to the media on Thursday.
"Gattuso is a symbol of Italian football," said FIGC president Gabriele Gravina.
"The blue shirt is like a second skin for him. His motivation, his professionalism and his experience will be essential.
"(He is) Aware of the importance of the objective we want to achieve. I thank him for the total dedication with which he has accepted this challenge."