Lionel Scaloni declines Lazio coaching offer from 2024
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
Lionel Scaloni turned down an offer to coach Lazio in 2024, citing his commitment to the Argentina national team. Former Lazio coach Edoardo Reja revealed that he approached Scaloni, who played for Lazio earlier in his career, about returning to the club. Scaloni expressed his intention to remain with Argentina, emphasizing his commitment. Lazio has seen multiple coaching changes in the past few years, with Gennaro Gattuso appointed as the latest head coach for the 2026-27 season.
- •Scaloni was offered the Lazio job in 2024.
- •He declined, stating he has a commitment to Argentina.
- •Lazio has changed coaches three times in three years.
- •Gennaro Gattuso is the current Lazio head coach.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — What Argentina coach Scaloni said when offered Lazio job in 2024
"Edoardo Reja reveals he offered Lionel Scaloni the Lazio job two years ago, but the Argentina coach replied: ‘I have a commitment and won’t back down.’Former Lazio coach Reja reveals that he off...
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