Turin, Italy – Juventus have reportedly selected Luciano Spalletti as their next head coach, with multiple Italian outlets suggesting that an official announcement could arrive later on Wednesday or by Thursday.
The decision follows the dismissal of Igor Tudor, who was relieved of his duties on Monday after the club went eight matches without a victory across all competitions. The poor run left Juventus adrift in the Serie A title race and struggling to secure Champions League qualification.
While Juventus have not issued a formal statement, sources close to the club indicate that negotiations with Spalletti are in their final stages. The 65-year-old tactician, who most recently managed the Italian national team, is viewed as an ideal candidate to restore discipline, tactical structure, and attacking identity to a side that has appeared directionless in recent weeks.
Speaking at a public event in Milan on Tuesday, Spalletti addressed speculation surrounding his future, insisting that he had not yet been approached by Juventus but expressed a strong desire to return to club management following his challenging tenure with Italy.
“It would be nice for me to get a new opportunity to get back into the game after that,” Spalletti said. “Any manager would be happy to take the Juventus job.”
Reports suggest that the official unveiling could take place after Juventus’ Serie A fixture against Udinese, scheduled for 17:30 GMT on Wednesday, signaling the beginning of a new chapter for the Turin giants as they aim to stabilize their season under one of Italy’s most experienced and respected coaches.
