Juventus have made a significant change in their coaching staff, parting ways with Thiago Motta and appointing Igor Tudor as their new manager. This decision comes as the club aims to salvage a challenging season, with securing a top-four finish and Champions League qualification being the primary objective.
Calciomercato report that Tudor has agreed to a short-term contract until June, with an automatic renewal option if the team qualifies for the Champions League. However, the agreement includes a clause that allows the club to terminate the contract even if this goal is achieved. This arrangement provides Juventus with flexibility and freedom regarding their managerial position for the 2025/26 season.
The club’s choice of Tudor over Roberto Mancini was strategic. While Mancini was initially contacted, negotiations stalled as the former Italy and Saudi Arabia national team coach sought guarantees for the upcoming season. Juventus, however, was not prepared to make such long-term commitments at this stage.
Tudor’s willingness to accept the club’s terms made him an attractive option. He will lead the team for the final nine Serie A matches and in the Club World Cup, after which both parties will reassess the situation. This arrangement allows Juventus to keep their options open for the future, including the possibility of revisiting Mancini or exploring other candidates for the next season.
The new coach’s debut is scheduled for Saturday, March 29, at 18:00, when Juventus hosts Genoa in Turin. This match will be Tudor’s first opportunity to make an impression on his new (and old) fans and begin turning the team’s fortunes around. Following this, Juventus will face Roma at the Olimpico on Sunday, April 6, at 20:45, and then host Lecce on Saturday, April 12, at 20:45, in their last match before Easter.
