Tudor Takes the Helm at Juventus: A New Era Begins

By Massimiliano Nerozzi

In a sudden turn of events reminiscent of a Quentin Tarantino flick, last evening featured a surprising announcement: “Thiago Motta is no longer the manager of Juve; Igor Tudor has been appointed as his successor.” Tudor, who holds a reverent view of training, kicked off his reign much the same way, with a session at Continassa, echoing the work ethic of legends like Antonio Conte and Gasperini.

While at Marseille, some players voiced concerns over the intensity of his training regimen, but Tudor remained steadfast. He even referenced the demanding weekly schedule of Olympic runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen to argue that football training is less taxing. He aims to inject vitality into a beleaguered squad that had just endured two crushing defeats by a combined score of seven to nil, as they strive for a Champions League berth.

The contract he signed includes an automatic renewal clause extending to June 2026, contingent on performance, aided by his readiness to confront challenges head-on, which greatly influenced the management’s decision, jointly made by chairman Maurizio Scanavino and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli.

Tudor, a man of experience—having served under Lippi and Pirlo—now faces the tough task of reversing Juve's fortunes, a squad that has seen significant ups and downs recently, with managerial changes and a dismal 43% win rate to show for it. Still, the players are poised to rally behind their new leader; as one fan fervently shouted even before his official announcement, “Forza mister, you know what it means to wear that jersey!”

Returning to familiar turf as the home team will be a pivotal first step for Tudor.

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