Juventus have sacked their coach Thiago Motta simply 284 days after his appointment with the Bianconeri out of Coppa Italia and Champions League and outdoors a Champions League spot.
Motta had signed a three-year contract on the Allianz Stadium in June 2024, however his spell at Juventus lasted barely 9 months.
The Bianconeri had been among the many candidates to struggle for the title after investing circa €200m in the summertime switch window. Followers utilizing noticed the Bianconeri problem Inter, Napoli and Milan for the Scudetto, however Bianconeri and Rossoneri have been method under their requirements.
It’s no coincidence that each have modified their coach this season. Milan had been the primary to take action in December, changing Paulo Fonseca along with his Portuguese compatriot Sergio Conceiçao.
The latter beat Motta’s Juventus in his first recreation in control of the Rossoneri in January, and
Motta left Juventus sitting fifth within the Serie A desk, one level under fourth-placed Bologna, Motta’s ex-club.
The Bianconeri have collected 52 factors after 29 rounds, the bottom within the final 14 campaigns. The Bianconeri additionally suffered their heaviest residence defeat since 1967 in Motta’s closing match on the Allianz Stadium, dropping
Juventus have additionally been eradicated from the Coppa Italia by the hands of strugglers Empoli. The Tuscans are presently within the relegation zone in Serie A and haven’t gained a single league recreation because the begin of 2025.
Motta’s Juventus conceded seven objectives within the final two Serie A matches, scoring none. The 4-0 loss towards Atalanta was adopted by one other 3-0 defeat away at Fiorentina, after which director Cristiano Giuntoli had confirmed his belief in Motta.
“At these moments, we should keep united and emerge from difficulties collectively,” Giuntoli advised Sky Sport Italia after the defeat towards Fiorentina.
“We’re clearly upset, the season had ups and downs, however not two video games in a row so under par. We’re very unhappy, however satisfied we will emerge from this all collectively.”
Motta bid farewell to Juventus with a quick assertion on Monday.
“I’ve skilled intense moments, at all times dealing with them with most dedication and the will to enhance on daily basis,” mentioned the ex-Juventus coach.
“I thank the possession for giving me the chance to be a part of this nice membership, the administration, and all of the individuals on the membership who’ve supported me in my each day work.
“I additionally thank the gamers for his or her effort and dedication from day one. I want the followers and Juventus all one of the best for the longer term.”
New Juventus coach Igor Tudor will make his debut on the Bianconeri’s bench this coming Saturday when the Serie A giants host Genoa on the Allianz Stadium.