Lazio announced on Wednesday that Maurizio Sarri has stepped down as coach, with assistant Giovanni Martusciello set to take over his role.
“S.S. Lazio announces that Maurizio Sarri has handed in his resignation as head coach of the first team,” the club said in a statement.
“The club would like to thank the coach for his achievements and for the work he has done, wishing him the best of luck in his professional and personal life.
“At the same time, the club communicates that it has decided to entrust Giovanni Martusciello with the technical leadership.”
Italian media outlets reported that 65-year-old Maurizio Sarri submitted his resignation to the management of Lazio on Tuesday. Sarri has been in charge of Lazio since 2021.
The team’s recent performance has been disappointing, culminating in a 2-1 home loss to Udinese. Currently, Lazio sits ninth in the Serie A standings, accumulating 40 points from 28 games.
Their form has declined significantly, with five losses in their last six matches across all competitions. Sarri took over Lazio in June 2021, succeeding Simone Inzaghi, who departed for Inter Milan.
Despite rumours suggesting Sarri’s possible dismissal after a 3-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the Champions League, Lazio clarified that his contract was set to expire in 2025.