This image captures Gennaro Gattuso, newly appointed manager of Valencia CF. The Italian coach arrived at Manises this week and has already become acquainted with Mestalla after checking out his new home before putting pen to paper at the club offices on Thursday.
Gattuso has agreed to a two-year contract that runs through 2024, marking his first coaching stint in La Liga. The move signals Valencia CF’s intent to bring a fresh strategic approach to the team as preparations for the upcoming season begin.
The statement from Valencia CF is as follows:
Valencia CF confirms an agreement with Gennaro Gattuso to coach the club’s A team for the next two seasons, extending through 30 June 2024. The announcement highlights the club’s confidence in his leadership as they pursue a new chapter on the pitch.
Gennaro Gattuso, born 9 January 1978 in Italy, joins Valencia CF after a storied career as both player and manager. After retiring as a player, he began his coaching journey in 2012, taking charge of teams such as AC Milan and SSC Napoli, where he guided the squad to a Coppa Italia triumph in 2020. His varied experiences across top European leagues are expected to inform Valencia CF’s tactical philosophy and development program as they push for sustained competitiveness in La Liga and European competition. (Valencia CF press release)