Thiago Motta’s time at Juventus appears to be drawing to a close, with reports suggesting the club is preparing to part ways with the manager regardless of the outcome of their upcoming Serie A fixture against Genoa.
What was once a promising project aimed at revolutionising the team’s mentality, style of play, and results now seems destined to be consigned to the past. Juventus’ upper management has reportedly already decided to move on from Motta, with his continued presence on the bench mainly due to the club’s upcoming quarterly shareholders’ meeting on 28 March. The Genoa match, scheduled for the following day, is widely expected to mark the end of his tenure.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roberto Mancini is now the frontrunner to take over. The former Italy and Manchester City boss is believed to have agreed in principle to a short-term four-month contract, which includes an extension clause should he secure qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
Mancini, a Juventus fan since childhood, is seen by many within the club as more than just a temporary solution. His experience, adaptability, and composed managerial style could make him a fitting long-term leader—especially with the Club World Cup on the horizon and limited time to impose a tactical overhaul.
Meanwhile, Igor Tudor remains a potential alternative. As a free agent, he could be brought in immediately, though he is reportedly reluctant to accept a short-term role without assurances about his future at the club—particularly if he delivers European qualification.
The urgency to make a managerial change has pushed Juventus to consider coaches currently unattached to clubs, as they seek to steady the ship during an increasingly tense period. The internal atmosphere remains far from calm, as highlighted by off-pitch issues, including Nico Gonzalez’s recent red card while on international duty for Argentina, which sees him suspended for the upcoming high-stakes clash against Brazil.
With crucial matches ahead and the pressure mounting, Juventus must now make a decisive call—one that could shape not just the remainder of the season, but the trajectory of the club for years to come.
