Juventus have confirmed the appointment of Thiago Motta as their new manager, following the departure of Massimiliano Allegri. Motta, who previously managed Bologna, will take the reins at the Serie A giants this summer.
The decision to hire Motta comes after a month-long search for a new manager, prompted by Allegri’s exit in the aftermath of Juventus’ controversial Coppa Italia final triumph. Juventus quickly identified Motta as their preferred candidate and have now finalized the deal to bring the 41-year-old to Turin.
“I am really happy to begin a new chapter at the helm of a great club like Juventus,” Motta said on the club’s official website. “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 arrival at Juventus follows an impressive two-year tenure with Bologna, where he guided the team to their first-ever Champions League qualification last season, finishing just three points behind Juventus in the Serie A standings. His tenure at Bologna was marked by a positive and dynamic style of play, earning him widespread acclaim and resulting in club-record points tallies in both seasons.
As Juventus seek to reclaim their dominance in Italian football, Motta faces the challenge of returning the club to the top of the Serie A table. Juventus have not won the league title since 2020 and have only recently made their first top-three finish in four years.
Motta has already begun planning for the future with Juventus, reportedly endorsing a move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz. The proposed transfer could involve Juventus sending Weston McKennie and Samuel Iling Jr. to the Premier League in exchange for Luiz.
With the arrival of Motta, Juventus fans will be eager to see how the new manager’s vision and strategy will shape the team’s performance in the upcoming season. The club’s management and supporters alike hope that Motta’s appointment marks the beginning of a successful new era for the Bianconeri.
