BREAKING: Juventus appoints Thiago Motta as new manager

Juventus have formally appointed Thiago Motta as their new coach after he took Bologna to Champions League qualification.

This represents a big change of direction from the Bianconeri, who fired Max Allegri last month, just days after he won the Coppa Italia.

Thiago Motta has signed a contract to June 2027 that is believed to be worth €3.5m per season plus bonuses rising to a maximum of €5m.

“I am really happy to begin a new chapter at the helm of a great club like Juventus. 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,” the coach told the official club website.