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Domenico Tedesco’s position at Bologna is in danger, with the club weighing up whether to make a change after the poor start to his tenure. According to Calciomercato, citing Matteo Moretto, the Rossoblu hierarchy are actively considering dismissing the coach, with a decision expected shortly.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 6

Report Thiago Motta or Vanoli ready for Fiorentina job after Grosso fired

Thiago Motta is reportedly close to taking the Fiorentina job after Fabio Grosso’s dismissal, with Raffaele Palladino or Paolo Vanoli returns also possible candidates.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 30

Atalanta in discussions for ex-Juventus talent Mbangula

Reports in Italy claim that Atalanta have opened discussions over a potential deal involving former Juventus winger Samuel Mbangula, who joined Werder

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Soccer News / Football Italia / July 27

Thiago Motta latest Italy candidate to make warring parties happy

The latest name for the Italy bench is another former player, Thiago Motta, who it’s reported might be able to unite Paolo Maldini, Leonardo and FIGC President Giovanni Malagò.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / July 25

Report: Thiago Motta turned down Italy job, Serie A opposed Baldini candidacy

According to Corriere dello Sport, Thiago Motta was among the candidates sounded out for the Italy job, but declined the proposal, while Serie A clubs vetoed Silvio Baldini’s potential appointment.

Juventus FC News / Football Italia / June 6

Chiesa: ‘I never wanted to leave Juventus – Giuntoli and Motta told me they didn’t need me’

Federico Chiesa has revealed the painful truth behind his Juventus departure, insisting he never pushed to leave the club and that a contract renewal was never even discussed, contradicting the narrative that money was the reason the relationship broke down.

Bologna News / Football Italia / June 1

Juventus set to cut former coach Thiago Motta from club payroll

Monday’s reports indicate that Juventus are all set to definitively cut ties with former head coach Thiago Motta, who is still on the club’s payroll despite

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / May 31

Vucinic urges Juventus midfielder to leave: 'He should be playing 90 mins'

Montenegro head coach Mirko Vucinic insists Juventus youngster Vasilije Adzic must feature as a regular starter to grow as a player. The attacking midfielder rose to prominence at Podgorica, becoming a regular feature with the senior side at a tender age.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 28

Two leading candidates to take over at Bologna after Italiano departure

Bologna’s search for a new head coach is now underway following the departure of Vincenzo Italiano, and the Rossoblu already have two ideas lined-up when it comes to a replacement. Bologna confirmed on Thursday that Italiano has left his position as head coach following two seasons in charge.

Soccer News / Football Italia / May 10

Lille make former Juventus & Bologna coach Thiago Motta top target

Lille have identified Thiago Motta as their priority coaching target as uncertainty grows over the future of current head coach Bruno Génésio, whose contract expires in June and whose renewal talks have yet to make any meaningful progress.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / May 10

Report: Giuntoli & Thiago Motta could reunite at Serie A club

Former Juventus men Cristiano Giuntoli and Thiago Motta have been tipped for a reunion at Atalanta this summer. Giuntoli is a sporting director who rose to fame during his time at Carpi, and then went on to build the Napoli squad that clinched a historic Scudetto title under Luciano Spalletti in 2023.

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Juventus cross their fingers as Thiago Motta emerges as top candidate for Ligue 1 job

Juventus are hoping to finally ditch Thiago Motta from their payroll, as the manager is being linked with the LOSC Lille hot seat. The 43-year-old emerged as one of the most exciting young tacticians in Europe after guiding Bologna to a historic Champions League qualification at the end of the 2023/24 season.

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 22

Thiago Motta targeted for Fiorentina job in 2026-27

Fiorentina are looking for a new coach and Thiago Motta is the latest candidate, after Maurizio Sarri and Fabrizio Grosso were floated by director Fabio Paratici.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / April 14

Another Serie A club linked with Thiago Motta’s return

Thiago Motta continues to receive his salary from Juventus, as his contract with the Old Lady is set to run until the summer of 2027. The club made the decision to part ways with him midway through his first season after concluding that appointing him as manager had been an error.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 10

Thiago Motta could get a top job in Serie A soon

Thiago Motta remains on the payroll of Juventus, as his contract with the club does not expire until 2027, which explains why the Bianconeri continue to monitor his situation closely.

Juventus FC News / Juvefc.com / April 9

Agent blames Allegri loyalism for Thiago Motta’s Juventus failed tenure: 'A betrayal'

The agent of Thiago Motta argues that his client had a mountain to climb at Juventus from the get-go due to Massimiliano Allegri’s legacy. The Livorno

Soccer News / Football Italia / April 7

Napoli identify replacement in case Conte leaves to take over Italy national team

Antonio Conte remains one of the frontrunners for the Italy national team head coach job following the departure of Gennaro Gattuso last week, and reports

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / March 13

Report – Arsenal is now tracking Bologna attacker

Bologna have emerged as one of the most impressive teams in Italian football in recent seasons, consistently developing talented players who go on to attract interest from major clubs across Europe.

Manchester United News / centredevils / March 9

Thiago Motta considered for Manchester United head coach role

Manchester United are enjoying life under caretaker manager Michael Carrick as he’s steadied the ship following the departure of Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager took over at Old Trafford in November 2024 after Erik ten Hag was sacked, lasting just over a year before getting the boot in January 2026.

Soccer News / Football Italia / March 7

Juventus in reverse: Thiago Motta among options to replace Tudor at Tottenham

Thiago Motta is reportedly among the potential candidates to replace Igor Tudor as head coach of Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur, less than a year after the Italian was replaced by the Croatian at Juventus. It has been just shy of a year since Motta was dismissed from his position as head coach of Juventus.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / November 21

Thiago Motta turns down another managerial chance as Juventus continues to pay him

Juventus continue to face financial strain as a result of recent managerial sackings, with former coaches still drawing salaries despite no longer being employed by the club.