Gennaro Gattuso is taking up a new role following his departure as Italy’s national team head coach after the team’s failure to qualify for the World Cup. According to reports, Gattuso did not lead Italy to the tournament this summer, and he was dismissed after the side’s playoff exit. The change in position follows an end to his spell in charge, which concluded after Italy were eliminated in the qualification play-offs. Multiple outlets describe the dismissal as linked to the results that prevented Italy from reaching the World Cup, a setback that was widely attributed to the team’s performance in the run-up and in the decisive playoff matches. Details of the responsibilities and scope of Gattuso’s new appointment are not specified in the provided reports, but both sources frame the move as a transition after his coaching exit from the national team. The reporting indicates that the appointment comes after a period of disappointment for Italian football tied to the failed qualification campaign.