Juventus, what’s next after Tudor? Three main coaching candidates for 2025-26

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Mar 24, 2025 8:26 AM ET

Igor Tudor will lead his first Juventus training session on Monday, but Italian sources report the Bianconeri are already considering options for 2025-26 with three primary candidates.

The former Juventus defender arrived at the club’s training centre on Sunday night, driving over 1,000 km from Split, Croatia. The ex-Udinese, Verona, and Lazio boss will lead his first training session today.

Tudor has reportedly signed a contract until June, and even if he reaches a Champions League placement, Juventus will be free to replace him until July 30.

Juventus, what’s next after Tudor? Three main coaching candidates for 2025-26

This is why, according to Gazzetta, the Bianconeri are already considering their coaching options for 2025-26.

The pink paper previously reported that Napoli boss Conte was the ‘dream’ for the next campaign, although the former midfielder is under contract at the Stadio Maradona until June 2027.

The new report confirms Conte is the ‘first’ name on the Juventus agenda for next season.

Roberto Mancini, who already rivalled Tudor for Motta’s replacement, remains a strong candidate for next season, and the same is true of Stefano Pioli, who is currently at Al-Nassr.

Gian Piero Gasperini may also be considered, although he’s not among the primary options. Meanwhile, Zizou Zidane seems out of contention as he aims to replace Didier Deschamps as France’s coach after the 2026 World Cup.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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