Gattuso didn’t consider ‘pros and cons’ when Italy called

Gennaro Gattuso says he feels ‘privileged’ to be the Italy coach: ‘I’ve immediately accepted the proposal, without thinking about the pros and cons.’

Gattuso replaced Luciano Spalletti in June 2026, but only made his debut as Italy’s head coach in September in a 5-0 win over Estonia.

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BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Coach Gennaro Gattuso of Italy gesture during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy.