Tag: JUVENTUS
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Juventus names Sarri new coach
Maurizio Sarri has been named new coach of Serie A champions Juventus on a three-year contract after leaving Chelsea, the Italian club has said. The 60-year-old Sarri spent just one season in the Premier League after joining Chelsea from Napoli and moved on in spite finishing third and winning the Europa League. Juventus split with…
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Chelsea agree deal for Sarri to join Juventus
Chelsea have agreed a deal in principle for their manager Maurizio Sarri to join Serie A champions Juventus. An agreement was reached late on Thursday evening after talks between senior officials. A deal could be completed as early as Friday. It is understood a compensation fee in excess of £5m has been agreed. Sarri arrived…
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Chelsea coach Sarri moves out of London home
Maurizio Sarri has moved out of his London home as he waits for Chelsea to allow him to move to Juventus. The Daily Mail says Sarri and his staff remain in limbo while they wait for his Chelsea exit to be rubber-stamped. Sarri went back to Italy last week ahead of his expected appointment as…
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The call of Italy is strong, says Chelsea boss Sarri
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri says he misses Italy amid reports he could leave the club to join Juventus. Sarri’s future has been the subject of debate all season despite only moving to Stamford Bridge from Napoli last summer. The 60-year-old led Chelsea to third in the Premier League, the Carabao Cup final and won the…
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Serie A: Juventus signal interest in Paul Pogba
Juventus are interested in signing Paul Pogba back from Manchester United, according to Sky in Italy. The Italian champions have made contact with Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola over a potential summer move for the France international, and also understood that Manchester United have been informed of Juventus’ interest. Pogba first joined Juve on a free…
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EPL: Sarri expects to be released by Chelsea
Maurizio Sarri expects to be released from his Chelsea contract, paving the way for him to take over as Juventus manager, Sky in Italy understands. In his first season at Stamford Bridge, Sarri secured Chelsea a return to the Champions League by sealing a third-placed Premier League finish, before claiming the first major trophy of…
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Ronaldo celebrates 600th club goal in Juventus’ draw with Inter
Cristiano Ronaldo scored the 600th club goal of his career as Serie A champions Juventus drew with Inter Milan. Ronaldo’s low strike, following a back-heel from team-mate Miralem Pjanic, brought Juventus level at the San Siro. Radja Nainggolan had given the hosts the lead with a spectacular 25-yard volley after Matteo Politano’s flick. BBC reports…
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BREAKING: Juventus seal eighth successive Serie A title
Juventus have won the Serie A title for an eighth successive season after a 2-1 victory over Fiorentina on Saturday. Massimiliano Allegri’s men have been dominant pacesetters for much of the campaign and a dramatic triumph over AC Milan earlier in April put them on the brink. Napoli’s subsequent draw at home to Genoa delayed…
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Serie A: Napoli win to delay Juventus title celebrations
Napoli postponed Juventus’ march to the Serie A title and consigned Chievo to relegation with a 3-1 win at the Stadio Bentegodi on Sunday. Carlo Ancelotti’s side needed a victory to ensure that the Turin club, who lost 2-1 at SPAL on Saturday, would not wrap up their eighth consecutive league championship with a record…
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UCL: Ronaldo scores as Juventus held to a draw at Ajax
Cristiano Ronaldo produced yet another quality goal to add to his collection and help Juventus to a 1-1 draw at Ajax Amsterdam in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday. Juventus took the lead on the stroke of halftime as Portuguese forward Ronaldo began an attacking move inside his own half.…