Maurizio Sarri has cast fresh doubt over his future at Lazio ahead of the Coppa Italia Final, leaving fans and pundits guessing about his next move. "I'll talk to the club and we'll see if we can respect this contract to the end," the Italian tactician told reporters after a tense Serie A clash.
The Aquile secured a dramatic 2-1 victory away to Cremonese on Monday night, thanks to a late turnaround by Gustav Isaksen and Tijjani Noslin after Federico Bonazzoli's early opener. The result solidified Lazio's eighth-place standing in Serie A—a position that, given the club's challenges this season, might feel like a small triumph.
Sarri has navigated a turbulent campaign, starting with a transfer embargo and key player sales in January. Despite these hurdles, he remains focused on the immediate task. "Our objective since the start of the season was to work to improve a squad that had only the smallest chance of getting into the race for Europe," Sarri told DAZN Italia. "Amid a thousand difficulties, I can say that today we are a different team, thanks to that progress. I don't know if this will be the foundation for the future—that is not up to me."
When pressed in a post-match press conference about his long-term plans, Sarri kept his cards close to his chest. "I am here for Cremonese-Lazio. There are another four games to go, one of which is extremely important. Our minds are only on those. After that, we will sit down and talk with the club, then we'll see if we can respect this contract to the end."
The 65-year-old also vented his frustration with Serie A organizers over the scheduling of the Derby della Capitale against Roma. "At the start of the season, we played the derby in 37-degree heat. Now, they are making us play in May at midday. It is an insult to the city of Rome, to two big clubs, and to the fans. Someone has to pay for that. I hope they won't make us play at that time again."
As Lazio prepares for the Coppa Italia Final, all eyes will be on Sarri's next steps. Will he stay to build on this season's progress, or is a change on the horizon? For now, the focus remains on the pitch, where every match could shape the club's future—and Sarri's legacy.