Juventus have officially parted ways with boss Thiago Motta just nine months into his tenure after Serie A thrashings
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Thiago Motta sacked by Juventus after strugglesSacking comes only nine months after signingJuventus confirm signing of Igor Tudor as replacementFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Juventus have confirmed their sacking of Motta from the post of head coach less than a year after he signed on with the Serie A giants from Bologna. USMNT stars Weston McKennie and Tim Weah will now have another new boss.
The Brazilian had an decent start with the Bianconeri, however, their struggles have hit a new peak over the last month as they were thrown out of the Champions League, and suffered Serie A batterings at the hands of Fiorentina and Atalanta.
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Motta joined Juventus to considerable fanfare last July, but the Bianconerri's on-field performance dampened spirits. With nine games remaining, Juventus are now in a dismal fifth place in the Serie A rankings. Under Motta, the Bianconerri played 42 matches in all competitions, winning 18, drawing 16 and losing eight.
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In announcing Motta's sacking, Juventus also confirmed the signing of former defender Tudor as the new head coach. The Croatian's contract length has not been disclosed, however, it is likely that he will have signed on until the end of the season, with an extension hinging on his performance.
WHAT NEXT FOR JUVENTUS?
Tudor will begin his reign as Juventus head coach on March 24 as he will take charge of the Bianconerri's Monday training session. He will take on his first match as head coach against Genoa on Saturday, March 29.