On Monday morning, Thiago Motta made his final visit to Juventus’ training facility. While he was unable to bid farewell to the players, he unexpectedly encountered his successor, Igor Tudor.

The Italo-Brazilian coach was officially dismissed on Sunday while at his home in Cascais, Portugal, spending time with family. Upon returning to Italy, he collected his belongings and said goodbye to club staff.

Reports suggest that no players were present during Motta’s last visit to the Continassa training center, as Tudor’s first training session was scheduled for later that day. Most players remained silent following Motta’s dismissal, fueling rumors about tensions within the squad. However, some reportedly reached out privately to their former coach.

Despite the circumstances, Motta was said to be in good spirits after his departure. He believed he could have secured a top-four finish for Juventus but viewed the experience as valuable for his future career.

In an unexpected turn of events, Motta briefly crossed paths with newly appointed coach Igor Tudor at the training facility. The two shared a brief but cordial exchange.

Meanwhile, Juventus technical director Cristiano Giuntoli reportedly sent Motta a farewell message via text, concluding the manager’s tenure at the club.