Thiago Motta brought smiles and optimism back to the ranks of Juventus

Manos Staramopoulos • 20 de agosto de 2024

Juve started their duties in the Calcio on the right foot, under the instructions of their new coach, Thiago Motta ex coach of Bologna.

Thiago Motta ex head coach of Bologna and Juventus trainer now

Juventus started their duties in the new Italian league on the right foot, under the instructions of their new coach, Thiago Motta. The Brazilian naturalized coach who led Bologna to a UEFA Champions League exit after many years has now taken over the fortunes of the old lady.


In fact, despite the fact that the transfers requested by the general manager of the binconeri, Cristiano Giudoli, have not been completed, Juventus defeated Cesc Fabregas' Como 3-0 in their first home game.


Thiago Motta is convinced Juventus will be competitive in Serie A this season, and will soon be able to do even better.


After all, at the Allianz Stadium, it is a period of change, where Motta took the place of Massimiliano Allegri at the technical leadership of the Bianconeri, after four years without a league title for the great Torino team, following a run of 9 consecutive Scudetto triumphs.


Now the management of Juventus took care and took the midfielder of Aston Villa, Brazilian, Douglas Luiz paying the amount of 51.50 million euros. The tall central midfielder of Nice, Khephren Thuram ( with 20.5 million euros ) and son of the great former French defender, Lilian Thuram, who was also in the stands of the old lady's stadium to watch him.


Even Thiago Motta expects a lot from American midfielder Weston McKennie, who looked set to leave at the end of the 2023-24 season, but after personal talks has let him know he has a lot of faith in him. So the 25-year-old American changed his mind and will now stay in Turin.


Juventus, so far in the transfer period, have also taken the 23-year-old left-footed Colombian full-back from Hellas Verona, Juan David Cabal Murillo, who can also compete as a stopper. The 27-year-old goalkeeper of Monza, Michele Di Gregorio, who last season had made excellent performances, that's why the management did not renew the contract of the Pole, Szézny, who he released. While he promoted to the first team the 20-year-old, left back, Swede of Moroccan origin, Jonas Jakob Rouhi...



Hugs with Teun Koopmeiners


Meanwhile, Juventus has not finished making moves. They are one breath away from finalizing a deal with Atalanta to sign 26-year-old Dutch international midfielder Teun Koopmeiners, who impressed last season and is said to have agreed terms with the Bianconeri. While they are also in negotiations with Fiorentina for the Argentine winger, Nicolas Gonzalez. A left-footed winger with fine technical training and exquisite dribbling.


Chiesa is a thorn


But there are also some issues within the team that Thiago Motta will have to find a solution for, and quickly. And the most serious of them, goes by the name, Federico Chiesa. The 26-year-old international winger has expressed his desire to leave the club. But as everyone understands Chiesa is a strong unit and you can't find an equal footballer easily. So Motta tries with various contacts to let him understand that he will have equal treatment with him and he counts a lot on him. However, things are not easy because Chiesa has become embittered with certain people from the administration and does not seem determined to change course. Unless Motta manages to make the impossible possible…


The fact is that Motta's new Juventus have high ambitions….


Manos Staramopoulos

Journalist and Analyst of International Football and Affairs

Chief Editor English Zone of Discoveryfootball.com

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