Juventus to Appoint Igor Tudor as New Manager After Thiago Motta Exit

Juventus are reportedly set to sack manager Thiago Motta after a dismal run of results, with Igor Tudor lined up as his replacement. The change is expected to take place before Juventus' next match against Genoa.

Reports are emerging that Juventus are on the verge of parting ways with manager Thiago Motta, with Igor Tudor reportedly lined up as his replacement. The relationship between Juventus and Motta has been under significant strain, and the recent 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina in Florence appears to have been the final straw.

The defeat to Fiorentina was Juventus' second consecutive 3-0 loss, following a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Atalanta at home. These results have led the club's owners and management to conclude that a change in leadership is necessary. Despite sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli's public show of support for Motta, it appears that this was merely a temporary measure to buy time while the club finalizes its plans for a new manager.

Giuntoli's statement of support for Motta was seemingly a delaying tactic, as the club had not yet secured an agreement with Motta's potential replacement. With Igor Tudor reportedly in line to take over, Juventus are poised to embark on a new era under the Croatian manager.

Juventus' lackluster response to their precarious league situation, which threatens their Champions League qualification and has significant financial implications, has prompted the club's directors to take swift action. With time running out, the team's hierarchy recognized the need for an immediate change in leadership.

The search for a new coach was narrowed down to two candidates: Roberto Mancini and Igor Tudor. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli was reportedly pushing for Mancini, but Juventus chairman John Elkann favored Tudor, citing his experience as a player and his familiarity with the team environment. Ultimately, the decision was made to appoint Tudor, who had previously worked alongside Andrea Pirlo at Juventus and boasts coaching experience with Lazio and Marseille.

Contrary to initial reports, it appears that the handover to Tudor may occur before Juventus' upcoming match against Genoa. Initially, it was thought that the club's management would wait to assess the team's reaction before making a decision. However, with Motta's position becoming increasingly untenable, it seems that his tenure as Juventus manager is drawing to a close. The team is likely to take to the field with Tudor at the helm, as they seek to salvage their season.

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