Luciano Spalletti Returns to Club Football: Juventus Appoints Former Italy Boss
Luciano Spalletti is set to lead Juventus after agreeing to a short-term deal. What does this mean for the team's future in Serie A and the Champions League?
“We are delighted to welcome a coach with such expertise and experience to the Bianconeri family...”
Juventus has appointed Luciano Spalletti as their new manager on a short-term deal. Spalletti's contract runs until June 30, 2026, with potential extension if the club qualifies for the Champions League.
The deal was announced after the sacking of Igor Tudor, who was at the helm for eight months. Spalletti's experience and tactical expertise are expected to guide Juventus back to success.
The 66-year-old Italian manager led Napoli to their first Serie A title in over three decades in 2023. He recently parted ways with the Italian national team and is expected to bring significant value to Juventus.
Luciano Spalletti is the new head coach of Juventus ⚪️⚫️
— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) October 30, 2025
Welcome, Coach!
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Spalletti's first match in charge will be against Cremonese in Serie A. Juventus then hosts Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League. The team currently sits seventh in the standings, six points behind leaders Napoli and Roma.
Igor Tudor's tenure as Juventus manager came to an end after a disappointing eight-match winless streak, which saw the team slide to eighth in Serie A and 25th in the Champions League, outside the playoff spots.
Juventus has confirmed the appointment of Luciano Spalletti as their new manager, following reports that he would sign a short-term deal that could be extended if the team secures Champions League qualification.
Spalletti takes charge of Juventus with the daunting task of reigniting the team's spark and pushing for a top-four finish in Serie A. With crucial fixtures against Fiorentina, Inter Milan, and Champions League group matches ahead, Spalletti's experience and tactical acumen will be put to the test.
“We are delighted to welcome a coach with such expertise and experience to the Bianconeri family,” a club statement reads. “Welcome to Juventus and good luck, coach!”
Luciano Spalletti's tenure as Italy's national team manager came to an abrupt end after under two years, following a disappointing 3-0 loss to Norway that significantly jeopardized their chances of automatic World Cup qualification.
Prior to the World Cup qualifiers, Spalletti's Italy struggled at EURO 2024, getting knocked out by Switzerland in the round of 16. This early exit was seen as a setback for Spalletti and the Italian team.
However, Spalletti had previously enjoyed immense success with Napoli, leading the team to their first Serie A title in over three decades during the 2022/23 season. This achievement cemented his status as a club legend.
Mr. Spalletti's first day in ⚪️⚫️👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/24exmDqYTY
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Luciano Spalletti's appointment as Juventus manager may be seen as controversial by some due to his strong connection with Napoli, a rival Italian club. After winning the league title with Napoli, Spalletti got their badge tattooed on his arm and stated that he would never manage another Italian club.
Despite potential controversy, Spalletti's experience managing top Italian clubs like Napoli, Roma, and Inter is undoubtedly appealing to Juventus. This is especially true given the club's lack of success under less experienced coaches like Igor Tudor and Thiago Motta.
Spalletti's tenure with Juventus will begin with a trip to face Cremonese on Saturday night. The 66-year-old will look to make a strong impression and guide Juventus back to success.
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