Maurizio Sarri joins Lazio as their new head coach
Maurizio Sarri is back to Lazio as the agreement has been reached between the parties for the new managerial role. By Ravi Kumar Jha Published on June 2, 2025, 08:38 IST
Maurizio Sarri is back to Lazio as the agreement has been reached between the parties for the new managerial role. The 2-year agreement plus an option to extend has been reached and Sarri will be on the touchline for Lazio again. The contract also has extension if in case the club reaches UCL in any of these two seasons.
Maurizio Sarri is back at Lazio, with the Italian tactician agreeing to take charge of the club once again. A full agreement has been reached between the two parties for a two-year deal, with an option to extend the contract.
According to reports, the extension clause will automatically come into effect if Lazio secure UEFA Champions League qualification in either of the two seasons under Sarri's management. While the official announcement from the club is still pending, it is expected to be made anytime soon.
Sarri previously managed Lazio between 2021 and 2023, guiding the team to a second-place finish in the 2022–23 Serie A season. Known for his tactical acumen and possession-based football, Sarri's return could mark a new chapter of stability and ambition for the Roman club. Fabrizio RomanoFootballLazioManagerMaurizio SarriNew managerSarriSerie A
Ravi kumar jha is an undergraduate student in Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia and Mass Communication. A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication and he also has a genuine interest in sports. Ravi is currently working as a journalist at Businessupturn.com
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