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Juventus Chooses New Manager, Offers Two-Year Deal
IFA 2026 World Cup Qualifier Luciano Spalletti head coach of Italy looks on during the FIFA 2026 Qualifier match between Italy and Moldov IMAGO / Giuseppe Maffia
Juventus has sacked Igor Tudor this Monday morning, in the aftermath of the humiliating loss against Lazio last Sunday. Now, in their search for a new coach, the target is clear: Getting one of the best Italian managers in recent years. Even though Tudor was backed by a Juventus legend like Alessandro Del Piero, making it clear that the team's results were not the coach's fault, it was decided to remove him and seek a fresh change. In a week where Juventus faced tough rivals like Real Madrid and Lazio, both far from home, adverse results made it impossible for Tudor to continue by resulting in two defeats, leaving them in a poor position in both Serie A and UEFA Champions League. Juventus' board has been frequently criticised for the team's performance and management, particularly for providing the Croatian coach with a poor roster structure, which has made it difficult for them to compete at the highest levels, including in domestic tournaments. Looking for some midseason magic that can motivate and change

This article first appeared on Juventus FC on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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