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DONE DEAL: Ex-Italy boss Gennaro Gattuso takes charge at Lazio

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Former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso,, has joined Lazio as manager, the Serie A club said on Tuesday.

Lazio ‌parted ways with manager Maurizio Sarri in May ‌after finishing ninth in ⁠the ‌Italian top flight and losing the Italian Cup final to Inter Milan.

"The club warmly welcomes its new manager and is confident ⁠that his experience, professionalism and determination will help the club achieve its sporting objectives," Lazio ‌said in a statement.

Gattuso, 48, previously led Napoli to the Italian Cup title in 2020.

Italy are yet to appoint a permanent manager since Gattuso's departure, with Silvio Baldini the ‌caretaker coach since April.

Media reports have linked Roberto ‌Mancini, who led Italy to the European Championship in 2020, with a return to the national team.