Thiago Motta-Juventus, announcement imminent

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Juventus is about to announce, in the next 48 hours, the signing of Thiago Motta as the new coach, replacing the dismissed one Massimiliano Allegri. But in fact the until now Bologna coach has been working with Cristiano Giuntolitechnical director of Juventus, to build a new black and white team.

Motta and Giuntolialways according to the aforementioned media, met in Portugal, in Cascais, where the former Barcelona player has a house, to discuss the subject of signings: from the renewal of Adrien Rabiot (29 years) until exchange in between Douglas Luiz and McKennie, passing interest in the Dutch environment of Atalanta Teun Koopmeiners26 years old and who will miss the Euro Cup due to injury.

Property Thiago Motta gave the green light to the operation. Juventus and Aston Villa They continue to negotiate on the possible transfer of Douglas Luiz, 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder, in the Turin club. The key to the operation is the integration of Weston McKennie (25), Samuel Iling Jr (20) and 20 million euros.

Thiago Motta It will arrive in Turin at the beginning of July, before the start of the team’s training camp, which starts on July 10. Meanwhile, Giuntoli (the technical director a year ago Juventus snatched from him Naples) will work on market issues, always in accordance with the needs of the new Juventino coach.

Fabio Capello promoted Motta as a good coach for many months now and the Italian-Brazilian led Bologna to the Champions League: “He is brave and learns from everyone. He is ready to coach a good team.” Motta came to sound like a substitute for Xavi Hernandezbut it is excluded.

Motta superseded on September 12, 2022 Sinisa Mihajlovic (died on December 11 of that year). before Bolognathe one in the middle of Barcelona, ​​​​Atlético, Inter and PSGamong other teams, trained the Genoa (2009) and Spezia (2021-22).