Maurizio Sarri cuts ties with Lazio as he prepares to take the reins at Atalanta

Maurizio Sarri's tenure at Lazio came to an abrupt end on Wednesday, as the club and the coach mutually agreed to terminate his contract, paving the way for his anticipated move to Atalanta.

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A statement released by Lazio revealed that a mutual agreement had been reached to terminate the contracts of Head Coach Maurizio Sarri and his entire coaching staff, marking a significant development in the club's hierarchy.

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Sarri, at the age of 67, is departing Lazio for the second time in a span of just over two years, following a dismal season that saw the Rome-based club finish a disappointing ninth and suffer a loss in the Italian Cup final.

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The recently concluded campaign was marred by a mass boycott of matches by supporters, who are demanding that long-time owner Claudio Lotito sell the club, highlighting the growing discontent among fans.

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Lazio, a club with a rich history, has been crowned Italian champions on two occasions, although their last Serie A title dates back to 2000, a testament to their past glory.

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Gennaro Gattuso is reportedly the top contender to succeed Sarri at Lazio, which would be his first role since stepping down as Italy coach after the Azzurri's failed bid to qualify for the World Cup.

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Maurizio Sarri is widely expected to join Atalanta, despite the fact that the club has not yet parted ways with their current coach, Raffaele Palladino.