Juventus has officially appointed Thiago Motta as their new head coach on a three-year contract, following a standout season with Bologna. The 41-year-old manager, celebrated for his innovative tactics and dynamic playing style, will replace Max Allegri, who parted ways with the club at the end of the season.
Motta’s appointment has been anticipated for some time, with Juventus quickly identifying him as their preferred candidate to lead the team into a new era. In the 2023/24 season, Motta earned widespread acclaim by guiding Bologna to a surprising Champions League qualification while playing some of the most exhilarating football in Serie A.
Expressing his excitement about the new role, Motta said, “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.”
Motta’s challenge is clear: rejuvenate Juventus and lead them to their first Serie A title since 2020. In recent years, the club has struggled to contend for the top spot, failing to finish as runners-up and only securing a top-three finish in the latest season. This decline, along with an inability to clinch the Coppa Italia, led to Allegri’s departure. The final straw for Allegri was his contentious behavior during the cup final, which saw him sent off and subsequently clashing with officials, colleagues, and the media.
Juventus hopes that Motta will bring a more stable and positive influence to the club. His contract extends until the summer of 2027, signaling the club’s confidence in his long-term vision and capability to restore Juventus to its former glory.
With Motta at the helm, Juventus fans are looking forward to a new chapter filled with potential and renewed ambition.