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Luciano Spalletti Named Juventus Head Coach on Deal Through 2026

The 66-year-old arrives after Igor Tudor’s dismissal following a poor run in league and Europe.

Overview

  • Juventus announced Spalletti’s appointment on Thursday with a contract running until June 30, 2026.
  • He is set to lead his first match on Saturday away to Cremonese in Serie A.
  • Tudor was sacked seven months after his March 2025 hire following a third defeat in eight days, with Massimo Brambilla overseeing Wednesday’s 3-1 win against Udinese.
  • Club reporting indicates Juventus prioritized out-of-contract candidates to avoid paying compensation, weighing Raffaele Palladino and Roberto Mancini before selecting Spalletti.
  • Squad concerns persist as winger Edon Zhegrova remains limited by recurring adductor and pubis pain, having managed only brief substitute appearances since joining.