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Luciano Spalletti emerges as the favorite to take over the reins of Juventus following the recent dismissal of Igor Tudor. The Juventus board seeks to regain momentum after a crisis of results.
Spalletti's figure gains prominence in Turin thanks to his career in Italy and his ability to revive struggling teams. With his experience in top clubs, he emerges as an urgent solution.
The fall of Tudor paves the way for Spalletti
Juventus made the decision to replace Tudor after a run of eight winless matches and three consecutive losses.
The official dismissal occurred on October 27, 2025, a day after a defeat against Lazio. The crisis in performance and results was unsustainable.
In that context, Juventus appointed Massimo Brambilla, the Next Gen coach, on an interim basis while evaluating their new permanent project.
Spalletti vs. Zidane: the battle for the Juventus bench
Luciano Spalletti is the strongest candidate, although the name of Zinedine Zidane remains in internal discussions. However, Zidane's arrival is seen as complicated.
Zidane boasts incredible prestige from his successful tenure at Real Madrid, but his return to a top club's bench is not imminent. On the other hand, Spalletti is deemed ready to take on the challenge.
The Juventus board believes that Spalletti possesses the necessary attributes to steer the team back on track amid a critical transition.

Why is Juventus betting on Spalletti?
Luciano Spalletti has led top-level teams in Italy for years, with experience in Serie A and even managing the Italian national team, granting him authority and knowledge of the environment.
The club values his ability to implement a style with clear structure, something Juventus has missed in recent weeks. His profile suits the team's rebuilding phase.
Despite the strain of the recent season for the national team, Spalletti maintains an untarnished reputation in Italy, and influential figures like the legendary Gianluigi Buffon have already voiced their support.
The challenge awaiting Spalletti in Turin
Luciano Spalletti will face several immediate challenges: overturning the team's negative momentum, reinforcing the playing identity, and managing the pressure from a club that demands results and titles.
Juventus, currently in eighth place in Serie A, needs to restore competitiveness and credibility with its fans and competitors. Spalletti must swiftly build a solid foundation.
Furthermore, the transition involves handling a changing squad and ensuring the team adapts promptly to the new project.
Luciano Spalletti is emerging as the most viable option to lead Juventus into a new phase of stability and ambition. His appointment will mark the beginning of a new chapter in Turin, where Tudor's era is now in the past, and Zidane's dream takes a back seat.
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