Thiago Motta Appointed Juventus Head Coach, Succeeding Allegri
Juventus have confirmed the appointment of Thiago Motta as their new head coach. The former Bologna boss has signed a three-year deal at the Allianz Arena, replacing Massimiliano Allegri following his sacking on May 17. Allegri was relieved of his duties immediately, with the club citing his behaviour during their Coppa Italia final win against Atalanta as a factor in their decision.
Motta was immediately linked with the vacancy after he opted not to renew his contract with Bologna. Under his leadership, Bologna achieved a fifth-place finish in Serie A and secured Champions League qualification for the first time in their history.
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Following the announcement on Wednesday, the 41-year-old expressed his eagerness to start his new role. "I am really happy to begin a new chapter at a great club like Juventus," he told 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 first senior managerial role at Genoa in 2019 ended after two months. However, he rebounded by guiding Spezia to Serie A safety in his only full season in charge before moving to Bologna.
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