Juventus have confirmed the appointment of former manager Massimiliano Allegri, who has replaced the sacked Andrea Pirlo, EKO HOT BLOG gathered.
According to reports , Real Madrid were the preferred destination of Allegri this summer. However, with Los Blancos taking their time in announcing a replacement for Zinedine Zidane, Allegri instead decided to go back to Juventus rather than wait for an opportunity at the Bernabéu.
Despite his representatives meeting the Real Madrid hierarchy last week, Allegri chose to return to Juventus after the club had a disappointing season under Andrea Pirlo.
With a host of talented managers available to choose from, the Juventus board decided to sack Pirlo and replace him with Allegri.
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The Juventus legend struggled to secure a top-4 spot this season, with the team confirming European qualification only on the final day of the season.
Prior to Allegri’s appointment, Juventus were heavily linked with another former manager in Antonio Conte following his split with Inter Milan a few days ago.
With Allegri’s move to Juventus confirmed, Real Madrid will shift their attention to sign Antonio Conte instead.
Juventus lost out on the Serie A title for the first time in 9 years, with Inter Milan winning the Scudetto comfortably.
With the arrival of a reputed manager in Allegri, Juventus will be hoping that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo stays at the club for at least another season.
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