FP
Fakayejo Paul
The former Italy and Scudetto-winning Napoli coach, Luciano Spalletti, has reached a verbal agreement to take over as the new manager of Juventus.
The official announcement is expected shortly, as the final details and contracts are being checked by legal teams.
Here are the key details of the reported agreement:
- New Manager: Luciano Spalletti
- Predecessor: Igor Tudor (sacked after a run of eight games without a win)
- Initial Contract Length: Until June 2026.
- Contract Extension Clause: An option to extend the deal will be automatically triggered if Juventus successfully secures a Champions League spot (a top-four finish) this season.
- Club’s Immediate Priority: Spalletti’s main task is to immediately salvage the season and guide the Bianconeri back into the top four to secure lucrative European football.
This move sees a high-profile, Scudetto-winning manager return to club football to take on one of Serie A’s most prestigious and currently challenging jobs.
His arrival marks the end of Igor Tudor’s brief and difficult tenure, which started in March and concluded with the club sitting outside the European qualification spots.