The Italian Football Association officially announced that 47-year-old Gattuso became the new head coach of the Italian national team, replacing the outgoing Spaletti.
Italian Football Association Chairman Gravina said in a press conference: "Choose Gattuso is a common decision, and I thank Buffon. His role is crucial to a project we are about to announce."
" Gattuso was chosen because of his ability as a coach and his person who can motivate the team. We believe in Gattuso's qualities as a coach. He understands the pressure of the media and has coached in high-pressure environments like Naples and Milan. We chose a coach who is not afraid to take responsibility and always puts the team first. As the Football Association, We will support him to form an ambitious team. "
"We will launch the 'Planderli Project', supported by Perotta and Zambrota, who will implement the concept of developing the technical capabilities of our youth training system into the reality of Italian football. This is a support for the youth training department and will bring huge advantages. This will be an additional project that will run autonomously and parallel to the project head coach of the national team. "
"Working with Gattuso will be Bonucci and Barzali. We turn to those who know the value of the blue jersey."