Maurizio Sarri quits smoking

January 29, 2026 Aksel Kryhlmand

According to Transfer News Live, the update emerged via social media and quickly drew attention from fans and commentators, shifting focus away from football matters and onto a personal lifestyle change.

A familiar off-field story

Maurizio Sarri has long been known not only for his demanding touchline presence, but also for his heavy smoking. Over the years, the habit became part of his public image during spells in Serie A and the Premier League.

Transfer News Live revisited earlier reports that detailed the scale of Sarri’s cigarette use during his career.

Numbers that defined the habit

Based on past reporting cited by Transfer News Live, Sarri was said to smoke up to 80 cigarettes per day at the height of the habit. That figure was often contextualised with broader estimates, amounting to roughly 560 cigarettes per week and more than 2,400 per month.

On a yearly basis, those same calculations suggested a total of around 29,200 cigarettes, numbers that frequently appeared in profiles of the Lazio manager during his time at clubs in Italy and England.

A shift in focus from image to intention

The former Chelsea head coach has never publicly hidden his attachment to smoking, which became a recognisable feature of his touchline persona. This time, however, the emphasis has moved away from notoriety and towards change.

Transfer News Live included a message wishing Sarri well in his attempt to quit, echoing a broader sense of support among followers who have long associated him with the habit.

There has been no detailed explanation from Maurizio Sarri himself, and Lazio have not released an official statement. For now, the report stands as a rare health related storyline centred on discipline and personal resolve rather than results or tactics.

Source: Transfer News Live