Juventus Announces Thiago Motta As Their New Head Coach

Thiago Motta has been appointed as Juventus’ new head coach.

The 41-year-old Italian takes over from Massimiliano Allegri at the Allianz Stadium.

Allegri was relieved of his duties after Juventus’ Italian Cup victory over Atalanta due to actions that were considered inconsistent with the club’s principles.

Thiago Motta has signed a three-year contract with Juventus, following his successful stint at Bologna where he guided them to third place in Serie A last season.

The club officially announced the news on Wednesday evening through a statement.

Motta, who led Bologna to a shock third-placed finish in Serie A this term, took over I Rossoblu in 2022 and has attracted admirers for his attacking intent and his nurturing of some of Bologna’s young starlets.

The 41-year-old has signed a three-year deal at the Allianz Stadium, which will run until 2027.

Motta told the club’s website “I am really happy to begin a new chapter at the helm of a great club like Juventus.”

“I thank the owners and the management, who can be sure of my ambition to keep the Juventus flag flying high and to please the fans.”

Reports suggested that Juventus had approached Motta as a potential replacement for Allegri six months before ultimately appointing the former Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder.

Juventus parted ways with Allegri after their Coppa Italia victory against Atalanta, stating his dismissal as a result of “certain behaviors deemed incompatible with Juventus’ values” as announced by the club.

This season, Motta secured 18 victories out of 37 league matches, propelling Bologna to their first Champions League qualification.

The club had been absent from Europe’s premier competition since the 1964-65 season when they were eliminated in the preliminary round by Anderlecht on penalties.