Tudor warns Juventus he won’t go to Club World Cup if they want new coach | OneFootball

Igor Tudor warns Juventus that he’s unwilling to lead the team at the Club World Cup if the club decides to change coach for 2025-26: ‘It will be known soon.’

Juventus coach Tudor may not lead the Old Lady during the Club World Cup if the club decides to hire a new manager for 2025-26.

Director Cristiano Giuntoli reiterated that Juventus would decide whether to keep Tudor after this summer’s competition, but the Croat urged the club to make a decision before.

“It will be known soon, not after the Club World Cup, but before,” Tudor told Sky Sport Italia.

Tudor: Juventus decision on future ‘soon’

epa12089277 Juventus’ head coach Igor Tudor reacts during the Italian Serie A soccer match between SS Lazio and Juventus FC at the Olimpico stadium in Rome, Italy, 10 May 2025. EPA-EFE/RICCARDO ANTIMIANI

“I am always happy. We’ve achieved something, but this life as a coach must be accepted. You are always on the brink; it all depends on the results. You need to focus on the team’s growth and find the flavour and pleasure of doing this job. It would have changed nothing for me if we hadn’t won today. It would not have changed the way I see myself. Of course, winning is better than losing.”

Juventus secured a top-four finish tonight, beating Venezia 3-2 away.

Tudor was asked how many signings Juventus would need to fight for the title next season.

“I think a team with Bremer, Koopmeiners and Cabal is a strong side that could compete with everyone,” he replied.

“Juventus can aim to win [titles] with two or three new pieces. People with experience. It’s known that, in order to win trophies, you need an age average of 26 or 27. I’m not inventing it. We are a bit green, but there’s quality, and I think you can win with a good job and two or three signings.”

Which roles will the club be looking to strengthen?

“I can’t say anything; we’ll talk and decide soon,” Tudor replied.

“We were all focused on the end of the season, all the games. I didn’t even want to talk about this. Now we have the Club World Cup, but all this will be solved before that. It would not be a good idea to go there without a decision, or to make a decision [to change] but still go there with the same coach. It would not be serious for the club or the coach.”

Juventus have been heavily linked with Napoli coach Antonio Conte, a former midfielder and manager for the Old Lady and an ex-Tudor teammate in Turin.