Thiago Motta Departs Bologna For Juventus Following Impressive Season

Bologna have confirmed that head coach Thiago Motta will leave the club at the end of the season, with the former midfielder expected to take over at Juventus. Motta has overseen a successful season for the Rossoblu, who have clinched a top-five Serie A finish and Champions League qualification with one game remaining.

Motta has been touted as a leading contender to succeed Massimiliano Allegri at Juventus, after Allegri parted company with the Bianconeri following last week's Coppa Italia triumph. Motta's move to Turin now appears imminent after Bologna announced he would not be extending his contract on Thursday.

In an official statement, Bologna FC 1909 (@BolognaFC1909en) confirmed Motta's departure on May 23, 2024. Club president Joey Saputo expressed his gratitude for Motta's contributions over the past two years.

"In the past two years, I have got to know a well-prepared and winning coach," Saputo said. "He has instilled a brilliant style of play in this time. Reaching the Champions League means he and all these players will go down in our club's history. I would have liked him to stay at Bologna but I can only ever thank him and his staff for these two seasons and I wish him the best for the future."

Bologna face Genoa, with whom Motta started his senior managerial career, in their final game of the season on Friday. A victory will guarantee a top-four finish for Bologna, adding another achievement to Motta's tenure at the club.