Lazio Keen to Lock Down Gattuso With New Contract Amid European Interest
Lazio are reportedly determined to secure the services of Gennaro Gattuso by offering him a long-term contract with an improved salary.
Gennaro Gattuso Has Been Sensational at Lazio
The 48-year-old is coming off a major disappointment with the Italian national team, but his work at Formello has been remarkable. The Biancocelesti are currently top of the Serie A standings, having collected 28 out of 30 possible points from the first 10 rounds of the season.
The Current Contract
The Calabrian tactician had initially signed a one-year contract with the Italian capital club. This includes an option for a second year, which would be automatically triggered by finishing in the Top 12 in the league table. Gattuso is on a €1.2 million net annual salary, which is the lowest among the traditional big clubs.
Lazio Want Long-Term Contract With Gattuso
According to Il Messaggero (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Gattuso’s exploits in Rome are starting to attract interest from around Europe, with some suitors said to be laying the ground for a summer agreement with the Italian manager.
Therefore, Lazio president Claudio Lotito and his sporting director Angelo Fabiani are beginning to feel the urge to tie the coach down with a new and improved contract that would repel all potential suitors. Interestingly, the source insists that Gattuso has never requested a pay rise, and he isn’t concerned about his current contractual situation or his future.
During his appearance on Radio Laziale (via La Lazio Siamo Noi), Sky Sport Italia journalist Matteo Petrucci confirmed the club’s desire to extend the coach’s contract, but denied concrete interest from European suitors at this stage.
At the moment, there are no signs from top European clubs about Gattuso . His work is there for all to see, and the club is starting to think about a renewal with an adjustment.
During the Covid period, Gattuso helped managers who couldn’t get their salaries: he’s a great man and has proven it many times in his life. He also organized dinners with his staff and the Formello employees to further strengthen the team. They love him at the training center.
