Gennaro Gattuso on Valencia role: “I’m looking forward to it.”

NAPLES, ITALY - APRIL 22: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of SSC Napoli looks on during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and SS Lazio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 22, 2021 in Naples, Italy. Sporting stadiums around Italy remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

June 8, 2022

Speaking in quotes picked up by Marca, Gennaro Gattuso gave his thoughts on becoming the next manager of Valencia.

“It’s the first time I’ve been to Valencia. I’m very happy, very proud. I have signed a contract with a team that has a lot of history. Tomorrow we will talk about everything. I’m very happy, the fans are looking forward to it and I’m looking forward to it. Tomorrow we are going to talk about everything and then we are going to work very hard,” the Italian said.

Gattuso will be unveiled as the new Valencia manager on Thursday.

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