Juventus at a Crossroads: Coaching Change and Its Implications

Juventus finds itself in a state of uncertainty. The club’s recent decisions and undisclosed information reveal a complex situation that has been unfolding since early 2025. The season began with an emergency winter transfer window, attempting to salvage a campaign that started poorly. Injuries plagued the team, while the previous summer’s expensive signings failed to meet expectations.

Cristiano Giuntoli, in his first year of full control at Juventus, faces a more challenging situation than anticipated. While his financial management has been impeccable, recent weeks have exposed significant inconsistencies in the club’s sporting management, particularly regarding the head coach position.

Thiago Motta, chosen a year in advance, was effectively abandoned when the situation became truly difficult. The club’s handling of Motta’s struggles in his first year at a big club, compounded by injuries, raised eyebrows. Giuntoli’s lack of public support for his chosen coach and delayed official confirmations hinted at underlying doubts about the technical project.

As the fight for a Champions League spot intensifies, rumors of Roberto Mancini or Igor Tudor potentially replacing Motta raise questions about Giuntoli’s future. The choice of an expensive, high-profile coach with significant transfer market demands seems at odds with Giuntoli’s approach. Is this decision coming from above, perhaps from a meeting between Elkann and Scanavino?

Meanwhile, Juventus may be grooming a potential new sporting director in Giorgio Chiellini. The coming weeks will provide clarity on these matters. Motta’s likely departure on April 1st, after the quarterly financial report, and the potential arrival of Mancini or Tudor could signal a shift not only in coaching strategy but also in the club’s overall management approach.