Juventus have confirmed the appointment of former Italy head coach Luciano Spalletti as their new supervisor on a deal operating till the tip of the season.
The 66-year-old replaces Igor Tudor, who was dismissed following Sunday’s defeat to Lazio. Tudor had taken cost in March as Thiago Motta’s successor however departed after a run of eight video games and not using a win.
Spalletti returns to membership administration for the primary time since main Napoli to the Serie A title within the 2022-23 season.
He later grew to become Italy’s head coach, guiding the Azzurri to qualification for Euro 2024 earlier than they have been eradicated within the spherical of 16 by Switzerland.
Nevertheless, his tenure with the nationwide group led to June after a World Cup qualifying defeat to Norway left Italy susceptible to lacking a 3rd consecutive World Cup.
Spalletti brings in depth Serie A expertise, having beforehand managed Inter Milan, Roma, and Udinese. He additionally loved success overseas, profitable two Russian Premier League titles with Zenit St Petersburg.
Massimo Brambilla oversaw Juventus’ 3-1 victory towards Udinese on Wednesday as interim supervisor.
The outcome left the membership seventh in Serie A, six factors behind leaders Napoli after 9 matches.
In Europe, Juventus sit twenty fifth within the Champions League league part, with one loss and two attracts from their opening three fixtures.