Reports from Monday indicate that Juventus is on the verge of definitively ending their financial obligations to former head coach Thiago Motta. Despite his dismissal during the latter half of the 2024-25 season, Motta has continued to be compensated by the club.
Juventus Ready to Finalize Departure of Thiago Motta
Thiago Motta was appointed as Juventus’s head coach prior to the 2024-25 season, succeeding Massimiliano Allegri. His appointment followed a successful campaign where he guided Bologna to an impressive top-four finish.
The Brazilian-Italian signed a three-year contract with the Bianconeri, scheduled to run until the summer of 2027. However, his tenure lasted less than a year before he was replaced by Igor Tudor approximately two-thirds of the way through his inaugural season.
Subsequently, Tudor also departed Juventus, with his contract being terminated in January, which then allowed him to take a temporary role at Tottenham.
Unlike Tudor, Thiago Motta has remained unemployed since his departure from Juventus. Leading Italian media outlets report that he is still receiving a salary from the club, well over a year after he stepped down from his coaching role.
This situation is expected to change soon, as La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Juventus has the option to terminate Thiago Motta’s contract from June 1 onwards, owing to a clause within his agreement. It is understood that Juventus will need to pay Motta a lump sum, which is anticipated to be slightly less than the total of his remaining salary. La Gazzetta dello Sport estimates his remaining wages to be €3.5 million per year.
Once this settlement is finalized, Luciano Spalletti will be the sole head coach listed on the club’s current payroll.
English Translation:
Monday’s reports indicate that Juventus is poised to definitively sever ties with former head coach Thiago Motta, who remains on the club’s payroll despite his sacking in the second half of the 2024-25 season.
Juventus Ready to Definitively Cut Ties with Thiago Motta
Thiago Motta was appointed as Juventus’s head coach ahead of the 2024-25 season, replacing Massimiliano Allegri after achieving an impressive top-four finish with Bologna the previous campaign.
The Brazilian-Italian signed a three-year deal with the Bianconeri, running until the summer of 2027, but he only stayed in the job for less than a year, being replaced by Igor Tudor two-thirds of the way through his first season in charge.
Tudor has since left Juventus himself, and his contract was eventually terminated in January, clearing the way for him to temporarily take over at Tottenham.
Unlike Tudor, Thiago Motta has remained out of work since leaving Juventus. According to reports from leading outlets in Italy, he is still on the club’s payroll well over a year after he left his coaching position with the club.
However, that could soon change as La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that from June 1 onwards, Juventus will have an option to terminate Thiago Motta’s deal thanks to a clause in his contract.
It is believed that Juve will have to pay Thiago Motta a lump sum that will be slightly lower than the cost of his remaining wages, which La Gazzetta dello Sport reports to be worth €3.5m per year.
Once this goes through, Luciano Spalletti will be the only head coach on the club’s current payroll.
