Former Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli rejected a move to West Ham United following their relegation and will instead join Serie A side Atalanta.
Spanish winger Pedro Rodríguez marked his final appearance for Lazio with a spectacular winning goal in a 2-1 victory over relegated Pisa, ending the Biancocelesti’s season on a positive note amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding head coach Maurizio Sarri’s future.
Pedro Rodríguez scored the winner in his final match for SS Lazio, capping an emotional farewell to the Serie A club after three seasons. The 38-year-old Spanish winger admits he does not know where he will play next but has no plans to retire yet.
Maurizio Sarri has hinted he will terminate his Lazio contract after complaining the club hierarchy ignored his advice all season, despite praising his players’ character.
Maurizio Sarri is reportedly finalising terms with Atalanta as he prepares to leave Lazio, with former Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso emerging as a surprise candidate to take over at the Stadio Olimpico.
Italian football faces major upheaval as Maurizio Sarri nears a move to Atalanta, Luka Modric plans his future, and Juventus battles internal crisis over Massimiliano Allegri’s position.
Lazio president Claudio Lotito has launched a scathing attack on coach Maurizio Sarri, his players and the club’s supporters following their Coppa Italia final defeat to Inter Milan and poor Serie A campaign.
Antonio Conte has informed Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis that he will leave the club at the end of the season, with Maurizio Sarri and Massimiliano Allegri emerging as the top candidates to take over.