Maurizio Sarri Reflecting on His Future as He Feels ‘Betrayed’ by Lazio | OneFootball

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly considering ending his second tenure at the club before it even begins.

The Background

The 66-year-old was brought back as a replacement for Marco Baroni who endured a disappointing end to a promising campaign. In recent weeks, Sarri held several meetings with the club’s sporting director, Angelo Fabiani, in order to lay out transfer plans, but this project could be left in tatters based on recent developments.

Lazio Facing Major Crisis

In recent days, it has been revealed that COVISOC (the organization that oversees Italian clubs’ finances) has decided to block Lazio’s summer transfer as the club failed to remain within the accepted parameters, while Lazio owner Claudio Lotito isn’t willing to cover the deficit from his own pocket.

When Were Lazio Informed About COVISOC’s Decision

According to Il Corriere dello Sport (via La Lazio Siamo), the club’s hierarchy has been made aware of this incoming measure towards the end of May, and the management has been working day and night in the hopes of finding a way out of this chaotic situation.

Maurizio Sarri Feels Betrayed by Lazio

In the meantime, Sarri has been left upset and disappointed by the whole situation, as he was hoping for at least three new signings that would help him implement his favorite 4-3-3 formation. Sources in the Italian press also reveal that the coach feels betrayed by the management who swept this mess under the rug while negotiating his return to Formello.

Why Sarri’s Departure Could Be Disastrous for Lazio

Therefore, the former Napoli and Chelsea manager is now seriously considering his future at the club, and might decide to put a swift end to his second spell. Sarri’s resignation would have major implications on the squad, as some of his old favorites (Pedro, Vecino, Guendouzi and Romagnoli) might decide to follow him out the door, thus creating a calamitous situation for the club.