Juventus will have a new head coach next season. According to Calciomercato.com, Seria A powerhouse has reached an “agreement in principle” with Bologna’s Thiago Motta.

Current Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri is expected to leave the club at the end of the season despite having one more year left on his deal. Allegri is believed to want a new challenge after coaching the club for a decade across two stints.

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Juventus turned to Motta, considering that the former Italy international became one of the most respected young coaches in the game. Motta has been doing a great job with Bologna this season, getting them on the verge of securing a UEFA Champions League spot.

Curiously, Bologna is currently sitting in fourth place in the Seria A standings behind third-placed Juventus. The difference between the two clubs is four points, with seven games left to play.

Thiago Motta has had an accomplished career as a player, representing Barcelona, Genoa, Juve’s bitter rivals Inter Milan, as well as Paris Saint-Germain. Motta started his managerial career with PSG’s U19 team before embarking on stints with Genoa and Spezia. He was hired by Bologna early in the 2022-23 season and led the team to a ninth-place finish.

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Juventus held Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium; a result that sees Inter hold onto their two-point lead over the team from Turin at the top of the Serie A table.

It was the home team that broke the deadlock when Dusan Vlahovic received a ball from Juventus teammate Federico Chiesa which he comfortably slotted into the back of the net. Just six minutes later, the Serpents of Madonnina struck back, with Lautaro Martinez rushing into the box and controlling a cross that he buried into the back of the net.

“The team remained concentrated, we scored a great equalizer,” Inter manager Simone Inzaghi said after the game. “We didn’t create a great deal in the second half, but against a strong Juve side who are deservedly second in the table, we will take the point.”

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Juventus are ready to take English forward Jadon Sancho off of Manchester United’s hands. According to Italian media outlet Calciomercato, Juve is pursuing a deal that would see them land Sancho on loan.

The Seria A side is proposing a short-term loan in January without an option to make the transfer permanent. They are also willing to contribute 30% of Sancho’s £250,000 ($315,000) weekly salary.

While the Premier League side would be open to letting Sancho go to Italy, the player himself doesn’t seem to be so keen on the move. The 23-year-old would welcome a return to Borussia Dortmund, where he had the best performances of his career. Sancho’s preferred destination doesn’t seem realistic at the moment since the Bundesliga side reportedly expressed reservations about bringing him back.

Jadon Sancho arrived at Manchester United in the summer of 2021 from Borussia in a transfer reportedly worth around £73 million ($92 million). He was expected to be a missing piece for the Red Devils in their quest to return to the top of the Premier League.

However, Sancho’s first two seasons with United saw him struggle and score only 12 goals and contribute six assists in all competitions. His poor form saw him fall out of favor with manager Erik Ten Hag, resulting in a public dispute between the two early in the 2023-24 campaign. He made his last appearance for the club in August.

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Italian center-back Leonardo Bonucci plans to have one more run with Juventus before riding off to the sunset. Bonucci, who serves as Juve’s captain, announced that he intends to retire from professional soccer after the 2023-24 season.

The 36-year-old player shared the news in a video celebrating his 500 appearances for Juve that was posted on Juve’s YouTube channel earlier this week.

“When I stop playing next year, it will be the end of a defensive era — a way of defending Italian style,” said Bonucci.

Leonardo Bonucci joined Juventus in 2010 in a transfer from Bari, and his arrival coincided with the start of lengthy dominance in Seria A for the Turin club. Bonucci would go on to help Juve win eight domestic titles, four Coppa Italia trophies, and finish runner-up in UEFA Champions League twice. He briefly departed the club in 2017–18 to play for Milan but ended up returning after just one year.

This season was a challenging one for Juventus, as they dealt with a number of scandals and even had 15 points deducted at one point. This is likely the reason why Bonucci wants to play another year and end his career on a better note.

Bonucci also played a significant part in the Italian national team. He made 120 appearances in international games, helped the nation win UEFA European Championship in 2020, and is currently serving as the team’s captain.

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A new European Super League proposal was announced on Thursday by chief executive Bernd Reichart of A22 Sports Management, the company formed to sponsor and establish the breakaway soccer competition. According to Reichart, the organization held preliminary talks with 50 European clubs and stakeholders of football.

Reichart insists that the vast majority of those who A22 Sports Management spoke with support the idea of the breakaway European competition, going so far as to say that respondents feel that “the very foundation of European football is under threat.”

“Feedback suggests a European football league that is open, based solely on sporting merit, multidivisional with 60-80 clubs and a minimum of 14 guaranteed European matches per club,” the chief executive explained.

In April 2021, the European Super League first set out to announce its formation, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus all part of the 12 founding clubs. Following widespread backlash by fans and players, the competition was put on hold.

Currently, there is an ongoing court case to determine the legitimacy of this competition. The question is whether UEFA and FIFA statutes allow them to legally block the formation of rival tournaments.

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United States Men’s National Team star Weston McKennie was left out of the Juventus squad for Sunday’s game against Monza. This comes as McKennie finds himself in the midst of transfer talks with Premier League club Leeds United.

“He absolutely won’t be involved, he’s at the center of transfer rumors,” Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed in a news conference. “I think the club has already reached an agreement with the club he’ll be joining.”

Coached by American manager Jesse Marsch, Leeds United has been looking to acquire McKennie during the January window. In addition to being the club of USMNT teammates Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, the Premier League side recently hired former U.S. international Chris Armas as the assistant coach to Marsch.

McKennie proved to be a crucial member of Team USA at the 2022 World Cup, helping his team to reach the round of 16. He has scored nine goals in 41 appearances for his country.

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Premier League club Liverpool is close to signing Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on a loan deal, according to reports. The Reds are in desperate need of reinforcements in the midfield as both Naby Keita and Thiago Alcantara remain unavailable for selection through injury. Jordan Henderson also picked up a knock during his side’s 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday night, adding to the Reds’ injury woes.

Arthur is reportedly traveling to Liverpool on Thursday where he will undergo a medical before signing a contract with the club. Liverpool is under pressure to complete the deal with Juventus and conclude the player’s contract before the transfer deadline at midnight on Thursday night.

The 26-year-old center midfielder joined Juventus in 2020 for a transfer fee of approximately €70 million. During his time in Turin, Arthur made 63 appearances for Juventus, winning the 2020/21 Italian Cup as well as the 2020/21 Italian Super Cup in the process.

Prior to joining Juventus, Arthur spent two seasons at Barcelona, where he made 72 appearances and won the 2018/19 La Liga title as well as the 2018/19 Spanish Super Cup.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that the club is open to signing an additional midfielder before the transfer deadline should the opportunity arise.

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Juventus has signed striker Arkadiusz Milik from Ligue 1 side Marseille on a one-year loan, the club announced on Friday. The club will be expected to pay a €2 million loan fee for the Polish striker and will receive the option to sign him on a permanent basis at the end of the loan for €7 million plus add-ons, payable over a three-year period.

Since joining Marseille in January 2021 on an 18-month loan with an obligation to join permanently, Milik has scored 30 goals for the French side in 55 appearances, thereby grabbing the attention of Juventus who will be looking to reinforce its attack as it navigates the injuries of fellow forwards Federico Chiesa, Kaio Jorge, and Marley Ake.

“Milik is a striker, who, in addition to having extraordinary physical strength, is skilled in aerial play and is above all very dangerous in the penalty area,” the club announced in an official public statement following Milik’s transfer confirmation.

This marks Milik’s return to Serie A, where he previously made over 120 appearances for Napoli, scoring almost 60 goals for the club. At 28 years of age, Milik has also earned 62 international caps for the Polish national team, scoring 16 goals in the process.

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Juventus is looking towards Premier League as the Seria A powerhouse tries to bolster their attack. According to several reports, Juve made an approach for Roberto Firmino and has already offered €23 million to Liverpool in order to get the Brazilian striker to Turin.

It is believed Premier League club wouldn’t be happy about letting Firmino go, but this is likely their last chance to cash in on the player. The 30-year-old player is approaching the final year of his contract, and he isn’t interested in extending due to a lack of playing time.

Firmino only started 10 games in Premier League in 2021-22, scoring five goals and adding four assists. He is expected to be a backup option next season as well due to fierce competition up front that includes the likes of Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz.

Juventus, on the other hand, could use Firmino as a complementary option to Dusan Vlahovic. The club just lost Paulo Dybala in free agency and has been scrambling to get another attacker on board. One of the options was Inter’s efficient striker Edin Dzeko, but the Bosnian reportedly turned down the move.

Roberto Firmino has played a total of 327 games in all competitions for Liverpool since arriving in 2015. He scored 98 goals while adding 74 assists. 

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MLS side Toronto FC wrapped another big piece of business this week by adding Italy international winger Federico Bernardeschi to their squad. Bernardeschi joined as a free agent after his contract with Seria A giants Juventus expired this month.

Bernardeschi inked a deal through 2026 and will occupy a designated player spot. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but reports say that the 28-year-old player should earn around $5 million annually.

Bernardeschi is the third Italian to come to Toronto this season. The club previously also added ex-Napoli star forward Lorenzo Insigne, who arrived on a record-breaking $15 million per year deal, and defender Domenico Criscito. All three players have played for Italy national team together at one point.

“We are thrilled to add Federico to our team,” said Toronto FC President Bill Manning in a statement. “As a player and a person, we believe he’s exactly what we need right now, both on the field and in the locker room.”

Federico Bernardeschi started his professional career with Seria A side Fiorentina, where he quickly emerged as one of the future stars of Italian football. After scoring 14 goals in the 2016–17 season, Bernardeschi was chased by several big European clubs but decided to stay in Italy and join Juventus in a €40 million transfer.

While Bernardeschi was solid during his spell in Turin, he never managed to reach the heights that were expected from him. He left Juve, having scored just 12 goals in 183 games played across five seasons.

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Juventus will have a new head coach next season. According to Calciomercato.com, Seria A powerhouse has reached an “agreement in principle” with Bologna’s Thiago Motta.

Current Juve boss Massimiliano Allegri is expected to leave the club at the end of the season despite having one more year left on his deal. Allegri is believed to want a new challenge after coaching the club for a decade across two stints.

It doesn’t come as a surprise that Juventus turned to Motta, considering that the former Italy international became one of the most respected young coaches in the game. Motta has been doing a great job with Bologna this season, getting them on the verge of securing a UEFA Champions League spot.

Curiously, Bologna is currently sitting in fourth place in the Seria A standings behind third-placed Juventus. The difference between the two clubs is four points, with seven games left to play.

Thiago Motta has had an accomplished career as a player, representing Barcelona, Genoa, Juve’s bitter rivals Inter Milan, as well as Paris Saint-Germain. Motta started his managerial career with PSG’s U19 team before embarking on stints with Genoa and Spezia. He was hired by Bologna early in the 2022-23 season and led the team to a ninth-place finish.

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Juventus held Inter Milan to a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Stadium; a result that sees Inter hold onto their two-point lead over the team from Turin at the top of the Serie A table.

It was the home team that broke the deadlock when Dusan Vlahovic received a ball from Juventus teammate Federico Chiesa which he comfortably slotted into the back of the net. Just six minutes later, the Serpents of Madonnina struck back, with Lautaro Martinez rushing into the box and controlling a cross that he buried into the back of the net.

“The team remained concentrated, we scored a great equalizer,” Inter manager Simone Inzaghi said after the game. “We didn’t create a great deal in the second half, but against a strong Juve side who are deservedly second in the table, we will take the point.”

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Juventus are ready to take English forward Jadon Sancho off of Manchester United’s hands. According to Italian media outlet Calciomercato, Juve is pursuing a deal that would see them land Sancho on loan.

The Seria A side is proposing a short-term loan in January without an option to make the transfer permanent. They are also willing to contribute 30% of Sancho’s £250,000 ($315,000) weekly salary.

While the Premier League side would be open to letting Sancho go to Italy, the player himself doesn’t seem to be so keen on the move. The 23-year-old would welcome a return to Borussia Dortmund, where he had the best performances of his career. Sancho’s preferred destination doesn’t seem realistic at the moment since the Bundesliga side reportedly expressed reservations about bringing him back.

Jadon Sancho arrived at Manchester United in the summer of 2021 from Borussia in a transfer reportedly worth around £73 million ($92 million). He was expected to be a missing piece for the Red Devils in their quest to return to the top of the Premier League.

However, Sancho’s first two seasons with United saw him struggle and score only 12 goals and contribute six assists in all competitions. His poor form saw him fall out of favor with manager Erik Ten Hag, resulting in a public dispute between the two early in the 2023-24 campaign. He made his last appearance for the club in August.

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Italian center-back Leonardo Bonucci plans to have one more run with Juventus before riding off to the sunset. Bonucci, who serves as Juve’s captain, announced that he intends to retire from professional soccer after the 2023-24 season.

The 36-year-old player shared the news in a video celebrating his 500 appearances for Juve that was posted on Juve’s YouTube channel earlier this week.

“When I stop playing next year, it will be the end of a defensive era — a way of defending Italian style,” said Bonucci.

Leonardo Bonucci joined Juventus in 2010 in a transfer from Bari, and his arrival coincided with the start of lengthy dominance in Seria A for the Turin club. Bonucci would go on to help Juve win eight domestic titles, four Coppa Italia trophies, and finish runner-up in UEFA Champions League twice. He briefly departed the club in 2017–18 to play for Milan but ended up returning after just one year.

This season was a challenging one for Juventus, as they dealt with a number of scandals and even had 15 points deducted at one point. This is likely the reason why Bonucci wants to play another year and end his career on a better note.

Bonucci also played a significant part in the Italian national team. He made 120 appearances in international games, helped the nation win UEFA European Championship in 2020, and is currently serving as the team’s captain.

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A new European Super League proposal was announced on Thursday by chief executive Bernd Reichart of A22 Sports Management, the company formed to sponsor and establish the breakaway soccer competition. According to Reichart, the organization held preliminary talks with 50 European clubs and stakeholders of football.

Reichart insists that the vast majority of those who A22 Sports Management spoke with support the idea of the breakaway European competition, going so far as to say that respondents feel that “the very foundation of European football is under threat.”

“Feedback suggests a European football league that is open, based solely on sporting merit, multidivisional with 60-80 clubs and a minimum of 14 guaranteed European matches per club,” the chief executive explained.

In April 2021, the European Super League first set out to announce its formation, with Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Juventus all part of the 12 founding clubs. Following widespread backlash by fans and players, the competition was put on hold.

Currently, there is an ongoing court case to determine the legitimacy of this competition. The question is whether UEFA and FIFA statutes allow them to legally block the formation of rival tournaments.

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United States Men’s National Team star Weston McKennie was left out of the Juventus squad for Sunday’s game against Monza. This comes as McKennie finds himself in the midst of transfer talks with Premier League club Leeds United.

“He absolutely won’t be involved, he’s at the center of transfer rumors,” Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri confirmed in a news conference. “I think the club has already reached an agreement with the club he’ll be joining.”

Coached by American manager Jesse Marsch, Leeds United has been looking to acquire McKennie during the January window. In addition to being the club of USMNT teammates Tyler Adams and Brenden Aaronson, the Premier League side recently hired former U.S. international Chris Armas as the assistant coach to Marsch.

McKennie proved to be a crucial member of Team USA at the 2022 World Cup, helping his team to reach the round of 16. He has scored nine goals in 41 appearances for his country.

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Premier League club Liverpool is close to signing Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo on a loan deal, according to reports. The Reds are in desperate need of reinforcements in the midfield as both Naby Keita and Thiago Alcantara remain unavailable for selection through injury. Jordan Henderson also picked up a knock during his side’s 2-1 win over Newcastle United on Wednesday night, adding to the Reds’ injury woes.

Arthur is reportedly traveling to Liverpool on Thursday where he will undergo a medical before signing a contract with the club. Liverpool is under pressure to complete the deal with Juventus and conclude the player’s contract before the transfer deadline at midnight on Thursday night.

The 26-year-old center midfielder joined Juventus in 2020 for a transfer fee of approximately €70 million. During his time in Turin, Arthur made 63 appearances for Juventus, winning the 2020/21 Italian Cup as well as the 2020/21 Italian Super Cup in the process.

Prior to joining Juventus, Arthur spent two seasons at Barcelona, where he made 72 appearances and won the 2018/19 La Liga title as well as the 2018/19 Spanish Super Cup.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp revealed that the club is open to signing an additional midfielder before the transfer deadline should the opportunity arise.

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Juventus has signed striker Arkadiusz Milik from Ligue 1 side Marseille on a one-year loan, the club announced on Friday. The club will be expected to pay a €2 million loan fee for the Polish striker and will receive the option to sign him on a permanent basis at the end of the loan for €7 million plus add-ons, payable over a three-year period.

Since joining Marseille in January 2021 on an 18-month loan with an obligation to join permanently, Milik has scored 30 goals for the French side in 55 appearances, thereby grabbing the attention of Juventus who will be looking to reinforce its attack as it navigates the injuries of fellow forwards Federico Chiesa, Kaio Jorge, and Marley Ake.

“Milik is a striker, who, in addition to having extraordinary physical strength, is skilled in aerial play and is above all very dangerous in the penalty area,” the club announced in an official public statement following Milik’s transfer confirmation.

This marks Milik’s return to Serie A, where he previously made over 120 appearances for Napoli, scoring almost 60 goals for the club. At 28 years of age, Milik has also earned 62 international caps for the Polish national team, scoring 16 goals in the process.

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Juventus is looking towards Premier League as the Seria A powerhouse tries to bolster their attack. According to several reports, Juve made an approach for Roberto Firmino and has already offered €23 million to Liverpool in order to get the Brazilian striker to Turin.

It is believed Premier League club wouldn’t be happy about letting Firmino go, but this is likely their last chance to cash in on the player. The 30-year-old player is approaching the final year of his contract, and he isn’t interested in extending due to a lack of playing time.

Firmino only started 10 games in Premier League in 2021-22, scoring five goals and adding four assists. He is expected to be a backup option next season as well due to fierce competition up front that includes the likes of Darwin Nunez, Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Luis Diaz.

Juventus, on the other hand, could use Firmino as a complementary option to Dusan Vlahovic. The club just lost Paulo Dybala in free agency and has been scrambling to get another attacker on board. One of the options was Inter’s efficient striker Edin Dzeko, but the Bosnian reportedly turned down the move.

Roberto Firmino has played a total of 327 games in all competitions for Liverpool since arriving in 2015. He scored 98 goals while adding 74 assists. 

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MLS side Toronto FC wrapped another big piece of business this week by adding Italy international winger Federico Bernardeschi to their squad. Bernardeschi joined as a free agent after his contract with Seria A giants Juventus expired this month.

Bernardeschi inked a deal through 2026 and will occupy a designated player spot. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, but reports say that the 28-year-old player should earn around $5 million annually.

Bernardeschi is the third Italian to come to Toronto this season. The club previously also added ex-Napoli star forward Lorenzo Insigne, who arrived on a record-breaking $15 million per year deal, and defender Domenico Criscito. All three players have played for Italy national team together at one point.

“We are thrilled to add Federico to our team,” said Toronto FC President Bill Manning in a statement. “As a player and a person, we believe he’s exactly what we need right now, both on the field and in the locker room.”

Federico Bernardeschi started his professional career with Seria A side Fiorentina, where he quickly emerged as one of the future stars of Italian football. After scoring 14 goals in the 2016–17 season, Bernardeschi was chased by several big European clubs but decided to stay in Italy and join Juventus in a €40 million transfer.

While Bernardeschi was solid during his spell in Turin, he never managed to reach the heights that were expected from him. He left Juve, having scored just 12 goals in 183 games played across five seasons.

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