Former Juventus Coach Surfaces as a Top Candidate for Lazio Job
Lazio have already begun the casting for Maurizio Sarri’s successor, with Thiago Motta emerging as a serious candidate.Maurizio Sarri to Join Napoli or AtalantaSarri’s departure is now considered ...
Former Juventus Coach Surfaces as a Top Candidate for Lazio Job Lazio have already begun the casting for Maurizio Sarri’s successor, with Thiago Motta emerging as a serious candidate. Maurizio Sarri to Join Napoli or Atalanta Sarri’s departure is now considered a foregone conclusion, especially following his back-and-forth public spat with Claudio Lotito . The head coach will meet with the Lazio president in the coming days to agree on the contract termination.
The Tuscan manager has two offers on the table : One from his former employers, Napoli, and the other from Atalanta, where he would reunite with sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, whom he had worked with in Naples. Thiago Motta Emerges as Strong Candidate for Lazio Role Therefore, Lazio are currently searching for their next coach, and almost all major sources in the Italian press have identified Motta as one of the frontrunners for the role. The 43-year-old rose to prominence after leading Bologna towards a historic Champions League qualification in 2024.
The Italo-Brazilian’s achievements at the Renato Dall’Ara earned him the Juventus job the following summer, but he only lasted eight months in Turin. He was sacked in March 2025 following a disastrous mid-season run and was replaced by Igor Tudor. Nevertheless, Motta remains tied to the Bianconeri with a contract valid until June 2027.
Raffaele Palladino Also in The Running for Lazio Job In addition to Motta, the sources also agree on Raffaele Palladino’s candidacy. The Atalanta manager could be cast aside by Giuntoli once the latter takes over in Bergamo, so he should be available. However, the identity of the other candidates varies from one source to another.