Igli Tare confirms Lazio are in negotiations with coach Maurizio Sarri to extend his contract. ‘It’s a shared decision and a strong signal that we have started a project.’
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There were reports this week that despite only signing a contract until June 2023 this summer, Sarri was already in talks to extend to 2025.
“Yes, it is a shared decision, prompted also by Sarri’s request,” Tare told Sky Sport Italia.
“He sees the opportunity to work well at Formello. This is a strong signal that we have started a project here.
“It is just the first phase and we need patience, but want to send a signal for the future.”
The results and performances have so far been deeply inconsistent, so what stage are Lazio at right now?
“The priority at this moment is to have the team organised on the pitch. We did well with Atalanta and Fiorentina, we’ve got a grasp of the situation and now just need to find more belief and consistency.
“Sarri’s tactical system is a difficult one to apply, but once it becomes automatic in the minds of the players, we can do much better.”