Manager Sarri Returns to Lazio After 15-Month Absence
𝗦𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 "Lazio" welcomes back 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲 ’𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮' 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗲 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗔𝗔𝗟. The veteran coach has inked a two-year deal, with an option for another season. This move comes over 15 months after his previous exit in the spring of 2024 due to the results falling short of expectations [1][2][3].
In times of struggle, 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 ’𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮' steps up. Marco Baroni's tenure came to an end after a disappointing finish to the season, missing out on European competitions. A heartbreaking loss in the decisive match against "Lecche" left "Lazio" in 7th place in Serie A [1][2].
With Baroni's departure, Sarri's return was teased creatively with a suggestive video on social media, alluding to his signature move with a cloud of white smoke and a sultry clink of a lighter [4].
Claudio Lotito, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗧𝗲, shared that the decision to rehire Sarri stems from a "heart, conviction, and vision" and a continuation of a project cut short prematurely. The hope is that the 65-year-old specialist's experience and philosophy will help "Lazio" regain its place among the European elite and reignite the passion they lost in recent months [1][2][3].
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[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] - [Sources]8 - Enrichment Data- 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 ’𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮' previously managed "Lazio" from June 2021 to March 2024, securing victories in 65 out of 137 matches across all competitions. During his leadership, "Lazio" ended with a scoring difference of +45 and a standing of 7th in Serie A [8]- 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 ’𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗮', in his first tenure at "Lazio", completed an impressive second-place finish in the 2022-2023 Serie A season, their highest placement since 2000 [8]
Bookmakers see Sarri's return to Lazio as a potential boost for their chances in the upcoming football season, with the possibility of qualifying for European-leagues, particularly Serie-A, being discussed. The veteran coach's past record with the club, including a second-place finish in the 2022-2023 Serie A season, indicates he could help Lazio regain their position among the European elite.
