After just ten months in charge, Thiago Motta’s tenure as Juventus manager has come to an abrupt and disappointing end. Hired last summer as the centrepiece of a new project following Massimiliano Allegri’s departure, Motta’s time in Turin concluded in the most disheartening fashion, marked by poor results and strained relationships within the squad.
Juventus’ season has been far from smooth, with the team eliminated from all cup competitions by March and currently sitting outside the top four in Serie A. The recent humiliating defeats—a 4-0 loss to Atalanta and a 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina—proved to be the final straw, extinguishing any hope of a late resurgence for the Scudetto.
Behind the Scenes: A Troubled End
According to La Repubblica, what disappointed Juventus management most was Motta’s handling of the crisis that engulfed the team in recent weeks. The coach appeared detached and unresponsive, as if oblivious to the precarious situation. Players described the final training sessions as “surreal,” with Motta standing silently on the sidelines, offering no adjustments or new instructions even as results worsened. His demeanor reportedly remained unchanged from when things were going well earlier in the season.
On Sunday, March 23, while Motta was in Cascais with his family, Juventus made the decision official. A phone call informed him of his dismissal, ending a relationship that had started with high hopes but ended in disappointment.
