Gennaro Gattuso is the new man in charge of Italy’s national team. FIGC President Gabriele Gravina praises Gattuso, a 2006 World Cup winner. “He’s a symbol of Italian football,” Gravina says. “His motivation, professionalism, and experience will be key to facing future challenges.”
Italy’s been struggling. They missed the last two World Cups. Their qualifying campaign for the 2026 tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the US didn’t start well – a 0-3 loss to Norway. That cost Luciano Spalletti his job.
Gravina thanks Gattuso for his dedication. He’s making big changes to Italian football. Cesare Prandelli, who led Italy to the Euro 2012 final, might become the team’s general manager. He’d overhaul the team’s values and style, starting with the youth teams.
Gattuso left his job as Hajduk Split’s coach a few weeks ago. He’ll be introduced as Italy’s new coach on Thursday in Rome. The Italian media says Gattuso will have some big names on his staff – like Gianluca Zambrotta, Andrea Barzagli, and Leonardo Bonucci. All of them are World Cup or European champions.
The Road Ahead
Italy has a long way to go. They need to turn things around. Gattuso’s experience and motivation might be just what they need. With the right team behind him, he could lead Italy back to the top.
The Coaching Staff
- Gennaro Gattuso: Head Coach
- Gianluca Zambrotta: Potential staff member
- Andrea Barzagli: Potential staff member! not confirmed
- Leonardo Bonucci: Potential staff member
Gattuso’s first game as coach will be a big test. Can he lead Italy to victory? Only time will tell.