Lazio has officially announced the departure of head coach Maurizio Sarri by mutual consent after a challenging year in charge.

The 67-year-old manager, who previously had a successful tenure with Lazio from 2021 to 2024, returned for a second spell last summer. However, this season proved disappointing, culminating in a ninth-placed finish in the league and a 2-0 defeat in the Coppa Italia final against Inter Milan.

In an official statement, S.S. Lazio confirmed the termination of Sarri's contract, stating:

"S.S. Lazio announces that a mutual agreement has been reached to terminate the contracts of head coach Maurizio Sarri and his coaching staff."

The club expressed gratitude towards Sarri in a video posted on X, captioned:

"Thank you for everything, Commander."

This decision marks a significant moment for Lazio as they look to rebuild and improve their performance in the upcoming season.