Juventus ready to welcome Thiago Motta after Bologna announcement

BERGAMO, ITALY - MARCH 03: Thiago Motta, Head Coach of Bologna FC, looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Atalanta BC and Bologna FC - Serie A TIM at Gewiss Stadium on March 03, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)

Juventus are ready to welcome Thiago Motta with a three-year contract after Bologna’s announcement that the coach would be leaving the Emilia-Romagna outfit.

The Rossoblu released a statement today confirming the 41-year-old Brazilian-Italian coach’s imminent departure, having decided not to sign a new contract, allowing him to leave on a free transfer at the end of June.

Thiago Motta shined at the helm of Bologna, taking them to the Champions League for the first time in their history, attracting the attention of Juventus, who need to find a long-term replacement for Massimiliano Allegri.

Juventus ready for Thiago Motta

TMW details how Juventus have drawn up a three-year contract worth €4.5m net per season for Thiago Motta, who’ll likely agree a deal in the coming days following Bologna’s recent announcement.

The 41-year-old coach will start a new project in Turin and many fans are looking forward to seeing his youth development skills in Turin, able to take advantage of the Next Gen squad.