Juventus’ Managerial Search Hits a Snag as Top Targets Emerge
The search for a new manager at Juventus has hit a stumbling block, with the club still yet to appoint a successor to Massimiliano Allegri. According to reports from Sport Mediaset, the Turin-based club is facing increasing pressure to secure a top target, with the 31st of May looming as a critical deadline. As the clock ticks down, the Old Lady’s hierarchy is exploring various options, including Igor Tudor, Stefano Pioli, and Roberto Mancini.
The news that Gian Piero Gasperini has opted to join Roma, enticed by the prospect of working with Claudio Ranieri, has further complicated Juventus’ plans. With Tudor initially expected to remain at the helm only until the Mundial per Club, his name has emerged as a credible contender for the permanent role. Sport Mediaset reports that Tudor, who has enjoyed a decent spell at the club, remains a popular figure among the Juventus faithful, making him an attractive proposition for the club’s owners.
As the Bianconeri weigh their options, Pioli and Mancini have also emerged as top targets. The duo, both highly respected in the Italian football landscape, would undoubtedly bring a level of expertise and experience to the role. Pioli, currently at AC Milan, has been linked with a move to Juventus in the past, while Mancini, the former Roma boss, has been out of work since his departure from the Eternal City. Speaking on the potential candidates, Sport Mediaset notes that "Tudor, Pioli, or Mancini could be the solution, but the club may also consider alternative options, such as Marco Silva, the 47-year-old Portuguese tactician currently at Fulham."
The lengthy delay in appointing a new manager has put Juventus on the back foot, with the club’s planning for the upcoming season hindered by the uncertainty surrounding their managerial position. As Sport Mediaset notes, "The clock is ticking, and with the 31st of May fast approaching, Juventus must act swiftly to secure a top target and avoid a protracted delay in their preparations."
The Italian giants have been linked with a host of top managers in recent weeks, but it appears that Tudor, Pioli, and Mancini remain the frontrunners for the job. As the search continues, Sport Mediaset claims that Juventus’ hierarchy is working tirelessly to identify the ideal candidate, with the club’s owners determined to make a shrewd appointment.
With the Italian summer transfer window fast approaching, Juventus’ managerial situation will undoubtedly be a key talking point in the weeks to come. As the Old Lady looks to return to the summit of Italian football, the appointment of a new manager will be a critical step in their journey. According to Sport Mediaset, the next few days will be crucial in determining the club’s managerial future, with an announcement expected in the not-too-distant future.
