Maurizio Sarri

Maurizio Sarri transitioned from a career in banking to becoming a prominent football manager, leading clubs to significant domestic and European titles. After building a professional career in banking with Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena across London, Zürich, and Luxembourg, Maurizio Sarri transitioned to football management in 1990, starting with Stia. His early dedication saw him lead Faellese to promotion to Promozione between 1991 and 1993, followed by promotions to Eccellenza with Cavriglia (1993-1996) and Antella (1996-1998). Sarri continued his ascent, guiding Sansovino to promotion to Serie D in 2000 and achieving promotion to Serie C1 with Sangiovannese in 2003.

His consistent success earned him his first Serie B managerial role with Pescara in 2005, a position he held through 2006. Sarri further solidified his reputation in higher divisions, managing clubs including Arezzo, Avellino, Hellas Verona, Perugia, Grosseto, Alessandria, and Sorrento between 2006 and 2011. A pivotal moment arrived in 2012 when he joined Empoli, where he notably led the team to Serie A promotion in 2014 and successfully maintained their top-flight status during the 2014-15 season. In 2015, Sarri was appointed manager of Napoli, where he spent three highly successful seasons, earning the prestigious Serie A Coach of the Year award in 2016-17 and leading the team to a league runners-up finish in 2017-18, challenging significantly for the Serie A title.

Known for his distinctive tactical approach, often dubbed ‘Sarriball,’ Maurizio Sarri has consistently delivered top-tier performance and critical acclaim across numerous clubs. His track record includes multiple promotions across Italian leagues, a major European title, and a Serie A championship. Sarri is set to return to management with Lazio, rejoining the club in June 2025, underscoring his enduring influence and demand in elite football management.