Newcastle United and West Ham United have submitted their offers to Maurizio Sarri, who wants to return to England this summer.
According to a report by Italian outlet Il Messaggero, Maurizio Sarri regrets leaving Chelsea after only one season and wants to return to England this summer. The 65-year-old has already rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest but is assessing proposals from Newcastle United and West Ham United.
Maurizio Sarri and an interesting managerial career
Maurizio Sarri is a rare manager who has no previous experience as a footballer. The Italian tactician was once a banker who had an interest in football management after playing at the amateur level. He went under the radar in the first half of his career, managing 16 clubs in nearly as many years before arriving at SSC Napoli.
Sarri’s stint with Napoli helped skyrocket his stock, with several high-profile clubs setting their sights on him before Chelsea came calling in 2018. However, his stint with the West London club lasted only one year, although he guided them to the UEFA Europa League triumph in the 2018/19 season while reaching the EFL Cup final.
Since leaving Chelsea, the 65-year-old has managed Juventus and Lazio, enjoying moderate success in the last half a decade. However, Sarri regrets leaving Chelsea and wants to return to England this summer. He has already rejected an offer from Nottingham Forest, while Newcastle United and West Ham United have also presented proposals to him.
Premier League return on the horizon?
Newcastle United’s interest in Maurizio Sarri is understandable. Eddie Howe is under tremendous pressure after a frustrating 2023/24 campaign thus far for the Tyneside outfit. So, they have set their sights on several managers, including Xavi Hernandez. However, Sarri is also a viable target for Newcastle United.
As for West Ham. David Moyes’s position at the London Stadium is not certain after bowing out of the UEFA Europa League this week. While the Hammers are in contention to finish in the top six, Moyes might not be at the club next season. So, Thomas Tuchel is one of the candidates for the job, with his fellow former Chelsea manager Sarri also an option worth considering.
The 65-year-old is evaluating both offers after rejecting Nottingham Forest’s proposal. It will be interesting to see if the Italian tactician returns to England amid his links with Newcastle United and West Ham United.
