Gennaro Gattuso has stepped down from his position as the head coach of the Italy national team, following the team’s defeat in the World Cup qualifying play-offs. This decision was officially announced by the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) in a statement released on Friday. The agreement between Gattuso and the FIGC concluded peacefully, as confirmed in the statement.
Gattuso took over the role in June 2025, succeeding Luciano Spalletti. His first match as the “Azzurri” coach was a resounding 5-0 victory against Estonia in September 2025. The FIGC expressed gratitude to Gattuso and his team for their commitment and enthusiasm throughout the past nine months.
They extended their best wishes for future endeavors. Despite Gattuso’s efforts, Italy ultimately failed to advance. The coach’s departure marks the end of his tenure with the national team.
This outcome represents a significant development for Italian football.
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