Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Early speculationFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 14 Aug 2026
Gattuso: Rebuilding Lazio means dismantling Sarri's style
Gattuso admits he's tearing up Sarri's tactics to reshape Lazio, with Frattesi and Icardi in his plans.
Coach
Gennaro Gattuso
Club
Lazio
Season start
Coppa Italia vs Mantova on Sunday
Frattesi deal
Loan €5m, option €10m plus 50% sell-on
What happened. Gattuso said he is dismantling Sarri's tactics to rebuild Lazio, praised Frattesi as a potential addition, and addressed Icardi rumours.
- Gattuso is satisfied with pre-season intensity and desire.
- Frattesi's transfer was stalled by liquidity index but resolved.
- Icardi rumours discussed without confirmation.
“I am a coach, not an accountant, so I can only hope he'll arrive and then we'll see.”
— Gennaro Gattuso
Lazio begin their season on Sunday against Mantova in the Coppa Italia.
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Lazio
D. Frattesi
M. Icardi
