The Italian Football Federation and Gennaro Gattuso have agreed to a mutual termination of his contract, according to Sky Sports. The decision follows Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup for a third successive tournament. Italy lost their final qualification play-off, ensuring they will miss the upcoming finals in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
Gattuso took charge of the national side with the aim of restoring their international standing. However, recent results left the federation seeking a change in leadership. The former Milan and Napoli manager leaves his role immediately, per Reuters.
No permanent successor has been named by the federation yet. The search for a new head coach will begin ahead of the next international break. Italy must now organise their rebuilding process for the next European Championship qualifying cycle. The federation thanked Gattuso for his professionalism during his tenure but stated that a fresh start was necessary for the Azzurri, according to The Guardian.
