Maurizio Sarri Officially Unveiled As New Juventus Manager

Maurizio Sarri has officially been unveiled as the new manager of Juventus, in a press conference in Turin, earlier today.

He stated that returning to Italy to manage Juventus is the ‘crowning achievement of a long career’ after a year in charge of Chelsea.

He said:

“Juventus gave me that opportunity and it’s the crowning moment of a career that for 80 per cent of it was extremely tough. I feel that I have respected everyone and I gave my all.

“When Juventus contacted me, the sensation was strong. I’ve never seen a club so determined to get a Coach in my 30 years here and that is what convinced me.

“I think we have a long path ahead of us. I was talking to the President about structures and organisation. Going around English stadiums, you realise how inadequate our arenas are. There needs to be a cultural shift, as you turn behind you on the bench and are surrounded by children.

”I think in terms of club organisation and tactically on the field, we still have the upper hand compared to England.

”I am excited by Serie A this season, because there is the return of Antonio Conte, Marco Giampaolo at Milan, the arrival of an exciting talent like Paulo Fonseca at Roma and at Sassuolo a man I admire a great deal, Roberto De Zerbi. I see a sparkling situation.”