Gattuso Takes the Helm of Italian National Team
In a significant development, Gennaro Gattuso has been officially appointed as the new head coach of the Italian national football team. The former Milan midfielder has signed a one-year contract with a clear mission: to guide Italy to the 2026 World Cup. Gattuso expressed his determination, stating, “I`m fully committed and confident in achieving this goal.” The new coaching staff includes familiar faces from Italy`s 2006 World Cup-winning squad, such as Bonucci, Perrotta, Zambrotta, and Buffon.
Transfer Market Heats Up
The summer transfer window is buzzing with activity:
- Both Napoli and AC Milan are showing interest in Liverpool`s Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan striker, who has scored 40 goals in the last three seasons, could be available for around €60 million.
- Juventus is eyeing Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres as part of their rebuilding plans.
- Inter Milan`s Hakan Calhanoglu is reportedly drawing attention from Galatasaray.
- AC Milan is accelerating efforts to sign Granit Xhaka, with manager Massimiliano Allegri pushing for the transfer.
Club Updates
Other noteworthy developments in Italian football:
- Inter Milan prepares for a friendly match against Monterrey, with Davide Frattesi set to start.
- Juventus` Andrea Cambiaso expressed his happiness at the club, highlighting the team`s winning mentality.
- Maurizio Sarri is working on rebuilding Lazio for the upcoming season.
- Salernitana faces financial difficulties, while Sampdoria harbors hopes of a Serie A return.
As the new season approaches, Italian football continues to evolve with coaching changes, transfer negotiations, and clubs fine-tuning their strategies for domestic and European competitions.