Juventus Appoints Luciano Spalletti as Manager Amid Winless Streak

Juventus has appointed Luciano Spalletti as their new head coach, signing him through the 2025-26 season with an automatic extension if the team qualifies for the Champions League. Spalletti replaces Igor Tudor, who was dismissed after an eight-game winless run left Juventus seventh in Serie A, six points behind the leaders. The 66-year-old, who previously coached Napoli to the 2023 Serie A title and was Italy's national team manager until June, arrives to reinvigorate a struggling squad and push for a top-four finish. He is expected to make his coaching debut against Cremonese shortly after joining the team, with Juventus aiming to restore competitiveness domestically and in European competitions. Spalletti's appointment comes amid hopes that his tactical intelligence and attacking style will align with the club's long-term vision, especially after influential figures like Giorgio Chiellini supported his hiring. Juventus ended their winless streak in a 3-1 victory over Udinese under caretaker manager Massimo Brambilla before Spalletti officially took over.