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BREAKING NEWS: Pirlo named new Juventus head coach

Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new head coach after Maurizio Sarri was sacked following the Champions League exit to Lyon.

By Joe Wright
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Turin, Aug 8: Juventus have appointed Andrea Pirlo as their new head coach on a two-year deal.

The former Italy midfielder took charge as the Under-23s boss at his old club just nine days ago but has now been named as Maurizio Sarri's successor.

<strong>Juventus FC sack coach Maurizio Sarri after the Champions League exit</strong><br style=" title="Juventus FC sack coach Maurizio Sarri after the Champions League exit
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Juventus FC sack coach Maurizio Sarri after the Champions League exit

Sarri was sacked on Saturday after Juve were knocked out of the Champions League on away goals at the last-16 stage following a 2-2 aggregate draw with Lyon.

Ex-Juve player and current Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane emerged as one of the initial favourites for the role, along with ex-Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino and Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi.

There was also speculation Italy boss Roberto Mancini could be offered the post, but the club has promoted Pirlo instead.

<strong>Juventus sack Sarri: How the Opta numbers compare to Allegri's 2018-19 title winners</strong><br style=" title="Juventus sack Sarri: How the Opta numbers compare to Allegri's 2018-19 title winners
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Juventus sack Sarri: How the Opta numbers compare to Allegri's 2018-19 title winners

"From today he will be the coach for Juventus, as the club has decided to entrust him with the technical leadership of the first team, after having already selected him for Juventus Under-23s," a statement read.

"Today's choice is based on the belief that Pirlo has what it takes to lead from his debut on the bench, an expert and talented squad to pursue new successes."

Pirlo left Juve in 2015 after the Bianconeri, who had been chasing the treble, were beaten 3-1 in the Champions League final by Barcelona.

He spent two years in MLS with New York City before calling time on his playing career.

The 2006 World Cup winner is a six-time Serie A champion, having won two with Milan and four with Juve. He won two Champions Leagues as a Rossoneri player, in 2003 and 2007.

Story first published: Sunday, August 9, 2020, 0:07 [IST]
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