Gennaro Ivan Gattuso Ufficiale OMRI is an Italian professional football manager and former player, best known for his successful career with AC Milan and the Italy national team. Born on 9 January 1978, Gattuso has transitioned from a decorated player to a manager, currently leading Croatian Football League club Hajduk Split.
Main Milestones
Birth
9 January 1978
Gennaro Ivan Gattuso was born on 9 January 1978, marking the beginning of a life that would be deeply intertwined with football.
Early Career at Perugia
1995-1997
Gattuso started his professional career at Perugia, playing in Serie B and later Serie A, laying the foundation for his future success.
Rangers and Salernitana
1997-1999
Gattuso had stints at Rangers in Scotland and Salernitana in Italy, further developing his skills and gaining valuable experience.
AC Milan
1999-2012
Gattuso joined AC Milan in 1999 and spent 13 years with the club, winning numerous titles including two UEFA Champions Leagues, two Serie A titles, and a Coppa Italia. His partnership with Andrea Pirlo was instrumental in Milan's success during this period.
International Career
2000-2010
Gattuso played for the Italy national team, participating in three FIFA World Cups, two UEFA European Championships, and the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup. He was a key player in Italy's 2006 World Cup victory.
Coaching Career Begins
2011
Gattuso started his coaching career by attending a course for UEFA A Licence while still playing for AC Milan. He passed the exam in July 2011.
Early Managerial Stints
2013-2019
Gattuso managed several clubs including Sion, Palermo, OFI Crete, Pisa, and AC Milan's youth and first teams, gaining experience and refining his managerial skills.
Napoli
2019-2021
Gattuso was appointed as the head coach of Napoli in December 2019. He led the team to win the 2019-20 Coppa Italia, his first title as a manager.
Valencia
2022-2023
Gattuso became the manager of Valencia in June 2022 but left the position by mutual consent in January 2023.
Marseille
2023-2024
Gattuso signed as the manager of Marseille in September 2023 but was sacked after five months in February 2024.
Hajduk Split
12 June 2024
Gattuso was appointed as the manager of Croatian Football League club Hajduk Split, marking a new chapter in his managerial career.
