Juventus Problems Run Deeper Than Thiago Motta Sacking

As Juventus sacked Thiago Motta despite being just one point off the top four, deeper issues surfaced. Motta modern approach clashed with Juve’s short-term focus. The club spent €20 million on his exit, while player transfers weren’t fully his choices. Juve impatience mirrors similar struggles at Milan and Roma, exposing a growing identity crisis.

Ahead of the season’s crucial phase, Juventus sacked Thiago Motta, appointing Igor Tudor as interim coach with hopes of securing a Champions League spot. Despite being just one point off the top four and having favorable fixtures against Parma, Monza, Lecce, and Genoa, Juve opted for change.

Motta was brought in to modernize the club’s playing style with new signings like Nico Gonzalez, Teun Koopmeiners, Douglas Luiz, and Randal Kolo-Muani. However, adapting from a pragmatic to an expansive style proved tough without a full squad overhaul. Juve struggled for goals and consistency, leading to frustration.

The club spent around €20 million to sack Motta, despite their recent financial troubles and scrutiny from authorities. Internal issues also surfaced, with player sales like Fagioli and Danilo blamed on Motta, though reports suggest otherwise.

Transfers such as Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz were likely club-driven decisions, not Motta’s. Juve’s failure to back a project manager highlights a pattern similar to Milan and Roma, where modern coaches are sacked quickly due to financial pressures and lack of patience. Juventus now face an identity crisis, torn between chasing quick results and the need for long-term rebuilding, leaving their future direction uncertain.