Overview
- Multiple Italian outlets report that Didier Deschamps is a leading candidate to replace Luciano Spalletti after intermediaries conveyed his availability to club figures.
- Those reports describe 'first contacts' between Deschamps’ representatives and Juventus sources but say there is no formal offer or appointment at this stage.
- Juventus sit well below expectations in Serie A with one win in recent matches and a 2-0 loss to Genoa, a slide that has intensified pressure on Spalletti and fuelled the speculation.
- Other experienced coaches including Antonio Conte and Stefano Pioli are also named as options, with some outlets saying Conte may prefer to wait for a Manchester United opening.
- If the media accounts are accurate, the club’s next results — notably the upcoming match against Napoli — could determine whether Juventus moves from inquiry to a formal approach for a new coach.