Gennaro Gattuso has reportedly begun his work at Lazio, even though his official tenure is still several weeks away. Recent reports suggest he is actively trying to persuade key players, notably Gila and Alessio Romagnoli, to remain with the club for the upcoming 2026-27 season.
Following his agreement for a two-year contract to succeed Maurizio Sarri, Gattuso is proactively engaging with the Lazio squad. While the players are currently on holiday or preparing for international matches after the conclusion of the 2025-26 Serie A season, and pre-season training is slated to begin on July 13th, Gattuso is already laying the groundwork.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Gattuso is diligently working to build rapport with his new players and is making significant efforts to convince some of them to commit to Lazio for the future. He has been in constant communication with the players over the past few days, and initial feedback indicates a positive reception from several key members of the team.
Gattuso is already familiar with Mattia Zaccagni and Nicolo Rovella from their time with the Italian national team. He also reportedly views Kenneth Taylor as a crucial component of Lazio’s future plans.
While Gila and Romagnoli were initially considered likely to depart this summer, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that their stance has shifted following positive discussions with the incoming coach. They are reportedly “no longer as convinced” about leaving.
Additionally, Gattuso has held conversations with Danilo Cataldi, Adam Marusic, and Patric, all of whom he considers to be important leaders within the Lazio squad.
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Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly already active at Lazio, despite his official start date being several weeks away. Reports from Friday claim he is making every effort to convince Gila and Alessio Romagnoli to remain for the 2026-27 season.
According to various media outlets in recent days, former Italy national team head coach Gattuso has an agreement to take over from Maurizio Sarri at Lazio on an initial two-year contract.
The Biancocelesti squad is either on holiday or preparing for international fixtures following the end of the 2025-26 Serie A season, with pre-season training expected to commence on July 13th.
Although not yet formally appointed, reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport indicate that Gattuso is already working hard to establish relationships with his new players and is attempting to persuade some of them to stay for the 2026-27 season.
Gattuso has been in constant phone contact with Lazio players over the last few days, and La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that he is already receiving positive signals from some key members of the playing staff.
The coach already knows Mattia Zaccagni and Nicolo Rovella well from their time together in the Italy camp, and it has been reported that he considers Kenneth Taylor to be ‘central’ to the Lazio project.
La Gazzetta dello Sport suggests that Gila and Romagnoli are among the players most likely to leave Lazio this summer, but they are ‘no longer as convinced’ following positive discussions with the incoming head coach.
Gattuso has also had conversations with Danilo Cataldi, Adam Marusic, and Patric, whom he considers strong members of Lazio’s leadership group.