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Gattuso appointed Lazio manager with unusual contract clause

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

Gattuso appointed Lazio manager with unusual contract clause

Summary

Gennaro Gattuso is now the manager of Lazio after signing a 1+1 contract worth €1.5 million. The Italian coach takes over from Maurizio Sarri, who left for Atalanta following a challenging season. A unique clause in Gattuso's deal allows for automatic renewal if Lazio finishes in the Top 12 of Serie A. This comes as Lazio seeks to improve after finishing 7th and 9th in previous seasons. The club's objectives appear modest, particularly with key defensive players potentially leaving the squad.

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By the Numbers

•Gattuso replaces Sarri, who joined Atalanta after leaving Lazio.
•The contract includes an automatic extension clause for Top 12 finishes.
•Lazio has missed European competition spots for two consecutive seasons.
•Current squad changes may impact the team's performance next season.

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6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Gattuso’s Lazio Contract Includes Curious Automatic Renewal Clause

What they're saying

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Gennaro Gattuso has been officially appointed as the new Lazio manager, but a peculiar stipulation in his contract has raised some eyebrows.Lazio & Gennaro Gattuso Sign 1+1 ContractThe 48-year-old tac...
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