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Juventus Directors to Hold Crucial Talks with Spalletti Regarding Managerial Vacancy

Italian head coach Luciano Spalletti

Key Takeaways:

  • Juventus are scheduled to meet Luciano Spalletti today to discuss a potential contract following the departure of Igor Tudor
  • The team have gone eight matches without a win and have failed to score in their last four fixtures
  • Spalletti, who led Napoli to the 2022-23 Scudetto, has been out of work since being dismissed by the Italian federation in June

Managerial Discussions at Juventus

Juventus director Damien Comolli is expected to hold discussions today with former Italy manager Luciano Spalletti as the club seeks a successor to Igor Tudor. Several Italian media outlets report that this meeting will cover contractual terms and the club’s sporting vision following Tudor’s recent departure.

The Bianconeri had reached out to Spalletti immediately after Tudor left the club. Juventus have been under significant pressure, with the team currently enduring an eight-match winless streak and failing to find the net in their past four outings.

Spalletti’s Credentials and Contract Details

Spalletti, who was instrumental in Napoli’s Serie A title-winning campaign in 2022-23, has been without a job since his dismissal by the Italian federation as national team manager in June. Juventus plan to offer him a contract running until the end of the current campaign, including a possible extension if Champions League qualification is achieved.

Alternative Candidates and Spalletti’s Position

Spalletti has declined offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia and Turkey, expressing his enthusiasm for joining the Juventus project. However, should negotiations fail, Roberto Mancini and Raffaele Palladino are reportedly under consideration by the club as alternative options.


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