Lazio and manager Maurizio Sarri have parted ways by mutual consent on May 27, 2026, concluding his second spell at the club after one season [1, 2, 3]. The club announced "a mutual agreement has been reached to terminate the contracts of head coach Maurizio Sarri and his coaching staff," adding a note of thanks: "Thank you for everything, Commander" [2].
Sarri, 67, returned to Lazio in summer 2025 after three years as head coach from June 2021 to 2024 [1, 2, 3]. During his initial tenure, Sarri led Lazio to a runners-up finish in Serie A in 2023, their best league position since the 1999-2000 season [1, 2, 3]. He resigned in 2024 due to family reasons [1, 3].
His second tenure lasted one season and ended with Lazio finishing ninth in Serie A and losing the Coppa Italia final to Inter Milan [1, 2, 3]. Italian media report Sarri is likely to take over as head coach at Atalanta soon, signaling a swift next step in his career [1, 2, 3].
Meanwhile, former Italy manager Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Sarri at Lazio [1, 2, 3]. The club’s decision comes shortly after AC Milan parted ways with Massimiliano Allegri following the close of the Serie A season, showing a period of coaching changes among top Italian clubs [1, 3].
Sarri’s timeline at Lazio features a three-year first spell starting June 2021, a high point with the 2023 runner-up finish, resignation in 2024 due to family matters, and a second one-season stint from summer 2025 until May 27, 2026 [1, 2, 3]. His departure today ends both chapters of his association with the club.
