Juventus have announced the immediate sacking of manager Igor Tudor following a catastrophic run of results that culminated in an eight-match winless streak.
The decision comes after the club’s defeat against Lazio this past Sunday.
End of a Short-Lived Era
The Croatian manager, who arrived in Turin in March as the replacement for Thiago Motta, was unable to halt the team’s slide. Tudor’s brief tenure saw the Bianconeri endure a truly shocking sequence of results across all fronts.
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The 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday sealed his fate, marking the club’s third consecutive defeat in all competitions. This poor form has seen the former Italian giants plummet to eighth place in the Serie A table, far below expectations for a club of Juventus’s stature.
The club’s continental form has been equally concerning, placing them only 25th in their Champions League group stage standings after recording one loss and two draws in their opening three European fixtures. The eight-match drought across all competitions left the board with little choice but to make a managerial change.
Club Statement and Immediate Future
In an official statement confirming the decision, Juventus expressed gratitude to the outgoing manager:
“The club thanks Igor Tudor and his entire staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few months and wishes them all the best for their future careers.”
Focusing immediately on their next fixture, the club announced that Massimiliano Brambilla will take over as caretaker manager.
Brambilla’s first assignment will be guiding the team through their upcoming Serie A fixture against Udinese on Wednesday, as the club begins its search for a permanent successor capable of reigniting their season.