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The former head coach of the Italian national team is ready to begin his adventure with the Bianconeri. He signs until June with an option to renew and the goal of reaching the Champions League.

Luciano Spalletti is the new Juventus coach: official announcement expected today

After weeks of waiting and constant contact, Luciano Spalletti’s day at Juventus has finally arrived. The official announcement is expected in the next few hours, while the Tuscan coach has already stopped by J Medical for the usual medical checks and met with fans outside the facility.

The new Bianconeri coach will sign a contract until June 2026, with automatic renewal in case of Champions League qualification. The official press presentation is scheduled for Friday, October 31, 2025, on the eve of the away match against Cremonese, a game in which Spalletti will sit on the Juventus bench for the first time.

Spalletti at J Medical: first photos and embraces with fans

Around noon, Spalletti left J Medical, greeted by chants and applause from Juventus supporters. Many wanted to send him a clear message: “Forza mister, bring honor and respect to the jersey: we deserve it!”

The coach smiled and posed for his first selfies and autographs as Juve manager. A sign of mutual enthusiasm, ahead of a role as demanding as it is fascinating.

Arrival at Continassa and the first training session

Around 10:40 a.m., Spalletti arrived at Continassa, the site of Juventus’ training center. The club’s goal is to finalize the deal today, so the new coach can lead the afternoon training session at 3 p.m.

According to internal sources, Spalletti has already planned an introductory meeting with the team and technical staff, to immediately set the first tactical guidelines ahead of Saturday night’s debut against Cremonese at the “Giovanni Zini” stadium.

The last hours: from Milan to Turin, passing through Empoli

Yesterday, Spalletti watched Juve-Udinese, won by the Bianconeri, live on TV from his home in Milan. He had planned a quick first trip to Turin, but a personal commitment in Ponzano, where he wanted to pay tribute to historic Empoli executive Silvano Bini, postponed his journey to the Juventus headquarters.

Everything, however, is ready for the official start of his Bianconeri era.

The details of Spalletti’s contract with Juventus

The agreement between Spalletti and Juventus was finalized in the last few hours with the following structure:

Duration: initial eight months, until June 2026

Champions League goal: qualifying among the top four will trigger automatic renewal until 2027, with the possibility of extension until 2028

Technical role: full managerial autonomy and participation in January transfer market strategies

President Ferrero and sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli, a great admirer of Spalletti since his days at Napoli, are counting on him to relaunch the team and bring it back to the top of Italian and European football.

An exciting challenge for a winning coach

Luciano Spalletti, Italian champion with Napoli in 2023 and fresh from his experience as national team head coach, is considered one of the best Italian managers of recent decades for mentality, charisma, and tactical expertise.

Now he inherits a Juventus in search of identity, after difficult months and a technical project to rebuild. The club has entrusted him with a clear mission: to rediscover style of play, results, and pride, bringing the Bianconeri back to their former heights.

The debut: Cremonese-Juventus, Saturday night at the Zini

If everything goes according to plan, Spalletti will make his official debut on the Juventus bench Saturday night at the Zini stadium in Cremona, in the match against Cremonese. It will be the first step of a new adventure, with the immediate challenge of instilling a winning mentality and tactical discipline in a group that needs a strong and recognizable leader.

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