Frattesi explains Lazio move and praises Gattuso: 'I'd go to war for him'
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Davide Frattesi discusses his transfer to Lazio and heaps praise on coach Gennaro Gattuso, saying he would 'go to war' for him.
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Attributed to original sourceDavide Frattesi has revealed the pride he feels in signing for boyhood club Lazio and described Biancocelesti head coach Gennaro Gattuso as ‘someone I’d go to war for.’
Speaking at his official presentation as a new signing, alongside Pinamonti, Sutalo and Gudmundsson, with quotes via MilanNews.it , Frattesi first offered some background on his familial history with his new club.
‘My father was a Lazio fan and used to take me to the stadium, then when I grew up I started working as a ball boy, it’s something that started a long time ago.’
BOLOGNA, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Gennaro Gattuso, Head Coach of Lazio, looks on before the Serie A match between Bologna FC and SS Lazio at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on August 24, 2026 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images) Frattesi: ‘I’d go to war for Lazio coach Gattuso’ He praised the speed of talks, claiming ‘The negotiations with Lazio went quickly, bureaucratic matters aside.’
Then, on his new head coach Gattuso, Frattesi was full of praise the former Azzurri CT, ‘My relationship with Gattuso began with the national team; he’s someone I’d go to war for. Then the dynamics developed, so I didn’t think twice about coming here. I needed a project like this. I was confident from the start, and I came here with a lot of enthusiasm.’
ROME, ITALY – AUGUST 30: Davide Frattesi of SS Lazio celebrates after scoring an opening goal during the Serie A match between SS Lazio and Genoa CFC at Stadio Olimpico on August 30, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi – SS Lazio/Getty Images) Frattesi then further explained his decision to join the Roman side , Frattesi said ‘After the last year where I had a headache, as my girlfriend told me, money isn’t that important. Obviously, we don’t earn two euros an hour, but I’d change everything I have in the bank to see my grandmother again for just five minutes.’
Finally, on Alessio Romagnoli’s departure, Frattesi said ‘For many young players, he was a role model, but career choices have to be made, and his is understandable. I wish him the best of luck.’
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What happened
Davide Frattesi has opened up on his move to Lazio, framing the transfer as a fresh chapter in his career after spells at Sassuolo and Inter Milan. The Italian midfielder singled out new coach Gennaro Gattuso, expressing deep admiration and stating he would 'go to war' for the former Italy and AC Milan great. Frattesi's comments suggest strong buy-in to Gattuso's project at Lazio and underline the midfielder's determination to become a central figure. The move strengthens Lazio's midfield options ahead of the new Serie A season.
Chance analysis
Frattesi's public commitment to Gattuso is a notable vote of confidence for the Lazio project. For a midfielder who struggled to nail down a starting role at Inter, a fresh start under a charismatic, demanding coach like Gattuso could be exactly the reset his career needed. If Gattuso can unlock the kind of form Frattesi showed at Sassuolo, Lazio's midfield gains a dynamic, box-to-box option — a profile the club has lacked in recent seasons.
Lazio gain a motivated, versatile midfielder with Serie A pedigree whose public commitment to Gattuso suggests an immediate role in the starting XI.