Luciano Spalletti Coach Career Award Smeralda Holding
His is a career that’s in full flight, on the brink of a European duty that will soon see him become the head coach for 60 million Italians.
The role of a national team manager is often a thankless one, marked by tight schedules, scant periods for review and a constant spotlight that can be tough to manage.
But Spalletti is no stranger to defending his strategy. He’s proven his mettle by clinching victories in Rome (2 Coppa Italia titles, 1 Supercoppa, a record-breaking league points tally, last-gasp second-place finishes, and titanic battles with Inter) and in Naples (the Scudetto and other records), cities often perceived as challenging and complex football landscapes.
He secured two titles in Russia and steered Inter Milan back to the Champions League, priming it for a grand resurgence. All achieved through sheer hard work, commitment and a love for the beautiful game – his guiding principle, coupled with his ability to bring out the best in Udinese before taking on the giants of the national game.
To Luciano, we extend our best wishes: stay true to yourself and carry on with your mission – even Totti will be rooting for you.