Marcello Lippi, the iconic 65-year-old Italian football coach, is set to retire from the football fields. Currently coaching Guangzhou Evergrande, a Chinese club where he achieved Asian championship success this year, Lippi has revealed to La Repubblica that the current season will be his last on the sidelines.
With one year remaining on his contract, Lippi expressed his strong motivation for the ongoing season. However, beyond that, he has decided to step away from coaching. Lippi plans to remain connected to the world of football, considering roles such as a manager or another position within the sport. Football has been a significant part of his life, and while he won’t be coaching anymore, he intends to stay involved in the evolving landscape of the game.
Marcello Lippi has been a prominent figure in Italian football, notably leading the Italian team to victory in the 2006 World Cup in Germany. His coaching career has included stints with clubs like Juventus Turin and the Italian national team.
