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title: "Newcastle: Magpies linked with Gennaro Gattuso"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "David Comerford"
section: "Newcastle United"
published: "2021-10-26T12:47:36Z"
modified: "2021-10-26T12:48:24Z"
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# Newcastle: Magpies linked with Gennaro Gattuso

**Newcastle United could look to appoint Gennaro Gattuso on a short-term contract, according to Italian journalist Fabio Santini.**

### The lowdown

Gattuso has been out of work since June, when he [unexpectedly left Fiorentina just 23 days](https://theathletic.co.uk/2658924/2021/06/18/exclusive-tottenham-will-not-be-appointing-gennaro-gattuso-as-manager/) after taking up the post.

Shortly before that, he’d parted ways with [Napoli after failing to secure Champions League qualification](https://theathletic.com/news/gattuso-napoli-sacked-next-manager/X664t0mpY0xW/).

He [took charge of Gli Azzurri 81 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gennaro-gattuso/stationen/trainer/27803/plus/1), overseeing 47 wins (58%), 12 draws and 22 defeats.

Gattuso has also managed AC Milan, where he of course spent 13 years of his playing career and [won all ten of his senior club trophies](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gennaro-gattuso/erfolge/spieler/5813).

The Italian [held hugely controversial talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the summer](https://theathletic.co.uk/2658924/2021/06/18/exclusive-tottenham-will-not-be-appointing-gennaro-gattuso-as-manager/) as the North London outfit searched for a permanent successor to Jose Mourinho.

But Spurs decided against the appointment amid a ‘huge backlash’ from fans, who pointed to comments Gattuso had made about women in football, same-sex marriage and race (via [The Athletic](https://theathletic.co.uk/2658924/2021/06/18/exclusive-tottenham-will-not-be-appointing-gennaro-gattuso-as-manager/)).

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### The latest

Speaking on Il Processo, as quoted by [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/sensational-twist-manager-ready-accept-short-term-newcastle-united-contract/), Santini said there’s now a possibility that Gattuso will take the reins.

He’d apparently be willing to sign a deal that only lasts until the summer.

“Attention: there is a sensational twist for what concerns Gennaro Gattuso,” he said. “The coach could land in the Premier League, at Newcastle.

“The Calabrian coach would also accept a fixed term contract until the end of the current football season.”

### The verdict: Too controversial

If Newcastle were to opt for a short-term hire, then you’d think they’d go for Graeme Jones, who’s already being tasked with steadying the ship. Alternatively, they could hire a Premier League survival specialist.

While Gattuso may be interested in the role, perhaps believing he could secure it long-term if he impresses straight away, it’s hard to see this one coming to pass, particularly in light of what happened with the links to Tottenham.

**In other news, [this renowned sporting director is keen on taking over at Newcastle](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/newcastle-luis-campos-keen-on-sporting-director-role/).**