Italian football club, Juventus, has announced Thiago Motta as their new coach, replacing Massimiliano Allegri who was sacked last month. Motta, 41, has signed a contract with Juventus until June 30, 2027, and will earn an annual salary of 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million).
Motta previously coached Bologna, leading the team to fifth place in Serie A and qualifying them for the Champions League for the first time. He has also coached Genoa and La Spezia.
Juventus finished last season in third place in Serie A, 23 points behind champions Inter Milan, but won the Italian Cup for the 15th time. Allegri was fired after his explosive behavior during the Italian Cup triumph, which the club deemed “incompatible” with its values.
Motta expressed his happiness to start a new experience at the helm of a big club like Juventus, and is expected to lead the team to success in the upcoming season.
