The Thrill of Tudor: "My Juve"

This afternoon, Tudor will take charge of his first training session, marking his third debut with Juventus in yet another role. It’s nothing short of a dream come true for the Croatian, far exceeding any cliché. Recently, he’s even turned down other proposals, holding out for a call from Turin. Those close to him say he never starts a sentence with “Juventus” when discussing the club; rather, it’s always “My Juve.”

This phrase perfectly encapsulates the excitement with which Tudor received the final and pivotal phone call from Giuntoli, a follow-up to previous discussions. His eagerness to accept a role—initially, a temporary position to see out the season—is palpable, despite his high-profile coaching credentials gained from his successful stints with Verona, Marseille, and Lazio. In those roles, victories were a constant, even if his relationship with the environment was sometimes strained. Now, however, he finds himself in familiar territory, back in an atmosphere where he’s spent years fostering that Juventus DNA within the locker room.

“How did he react to the offer? He’s absolutely thrilled,” confirmed his agent Seric, who landed in Caselle just hours before Tudor himself.