Serie A 2023-24: Lazio appoints Igor Tudor as new coach after Maurizio Sarri’s resignation

Tudor last coached French side Olympique de Marseille, leaving in June last year after leading it to a third-place finish. He has also managed Serie A teams Udinese and Verona.

FILE PHOTO: Igor Tudor. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Lazio has appointed Igor Tudor as manager following the resignation of Maurizio Sarri, the Serie A club said on Monday.

Italian media reported that Tudor, 45, has signed an 18-month contract with the Rome club.

Tudor last coached French side Olympique de Marseille, leaving in June last year after leading it to a third-place finish. He has also managed Serie A teams Udinese and Verona.

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Igor Tudor, new S.S. Lazio coach.
Good luck, gaffer!

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— S.S.Lazio (@OfficialSSLazio) March 18, 2024

The Croatia international played in Serie A as a defensive midfielder for Juventus from 1998-2007.

Sarri resigned on March 13 and Lazio assistant coach Giovanni Martusciello took charge for Saturday’s 3-2 win at Frosinone.

Lazio is ninth in the standings, four points outside the European qualifying places.