Juventus appoint former Italy manager Luciano Spalletti
Former Italy manager returns to football months after sacking
- Luciano Spalletti has been appointed as the new manager of Juventus, signing a deal that runs until the end of the current season.
- His appointment follows the dismissal of Igor Tudor, after Juventus endured three consecutive losses and an eight-match winless streak.
- Juventus currently sit seventh in the Serie A standings after nine games, with Spalletti's contract potentially renewing if the club qualifies for the Champions League.
- Spalletti previously led Napoli to a Serie A title in 2023 and also had a period managing the Italy national team.
- His first match in charge will be against Cremonese in Serie A on Saturday, followed by a Champions League fixture against Sporting Lisbon.