Juventus thought it was finished with the boring reign of Max Allegri. Last summer, the old lady jumped on Thiago Motta, who had just qualified Bologna in the Champions League. Young 42 -year -old coach, the former midfielder embodied a modern and ambitious vision for the Bianconero project. After having coach of the U19 of PSG, the Genoa, Spezia and therefore Bologna, Motta was finally offered the first real challenge of his young career as a coach. Unfortunately for him, the Turin adventure only lasted nine months. Time to run 42 games before getting put to the door by Bianconeri Amers leaders.
“I'm ashamed to have chosen you”would even have dropped his sports director, Cristiano Giuntoli, when he notes the end of his mandate. For her part, Motta left by avoiding any scandal. “”I experienced intense moments, always faced with maximum determination and the desire to improve myself every day. I thank the owners for giving me the opportunity to be part of this big club, management and all the people of the club who supported me in my daily work, the players for their work and their commitment from the first day together. I wish fans and Juventus the best for the future.»»
Motta to succeed Gasperini?
Since then, Juve has recruited Igor Tudor and … Motta may not remain unemployed for a long time. Tuttosport Affirms that the former PSG resident is part of a list of coaches whose profiles are studied by Atalanta. After nine years of good and loyal service, Gian Piero Gasperini is announced on the start and more precisely at AS Roma. The 67 -year -old coach refuses to confirm this interest, but he had indicated last February that he would not extend his contract (which ends this summer). “There is a start and an end, we will see at the end of the year. There will be no more extension ”.
The DEA is therefore activated behind the scenes and Motta keeps credit, especially because of its feat with Bologna. Atalanta is not as publicized as Juve and that may be what would suit it the most. But beware, because the Italian media adds that Motta is not the favorite. If the names of Francesco Farioli (Ajax Amsterdam), Vincenzo Italiano (Bologna) and Maurizio Sarri (free), Kosta Runjaić (Udinese) would have the favors of the Bergamasque bosses. Case to follow.
