It is now official: Marco Baroni has departed from his role as the head coach of Lazio. The Rome-based club confirmed the news via an official statement.
“S.S. Lazio thanks Marco Baroni for the professionalism and commitment shown while leading the First Team. The club wishes the coach the best in his future professional endeavors. Thank you, Mister.”
Baroni`s Single Season at Lazio
Marco Baroni`s tenure at Lazio lasted for just one season. While the club`s statement did not explicitly state the terms of his departure, it is understood to be a contract termination. The team began the season strongly but saw their performance decline later on, ultimately failing to achieve the objectives set at the campaign`s outset.
Lazio finished the Serie A season in seventh place. Although they were level on points with Fiorentina, their head-to-head record meant they finished below the Viola, resulting in them missing out on qualification for any European competition next season.
In the Europa League [Note: Details in the source text may refer to a different competition or season], Baroni and his squad had reportedly won the `championship phase,` finishing first out of thirty-six teams. However, their European journey ended in the quarter-finals against Bodo Glimt. They lost the first leg 2-0 in Norway and were subsequently eliminated on penalties after the second leg concluded 3-1 following extra time.
Looking ahead, Fiorentina is being mentioned as a potential destination for Baroni, with reports suggesting the Viola club is considering him among several candidates.
