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<p>Juventus, one of Italy’s top football clubs, has parted ways with manager Igor Tudor after just eight matches into the Serie A season. The decision followed a disappointing defeat to Lazio on Sunday evening. Tudor, who succeeded Thiago Motta in March, recorded an average of 1.58 points per game. Despite leading the team back into Champions League contention, his management was plagued by an eight-game winless streak across all competitions, leaving Juve in eighth place in Serie A and 25th in the Champions League phase standings.</p>
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<p>A statement from Juventus expressed gratitude towards Tudor and his staff for their dedication and professionalism, wishing them well in their future endeavors. In the interim, Massimiliano Brambilla will oversee the team for their upcoming Serie A match against Udinese. Juventus trails league leaders Napoli by six points and hasn’t secured a victory in their last five league outings. The search for a permanent replacement for Tudor is underway, with <em>Transfermarkt</em> highlighting five potential candidates currently available.</p>
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<h2>Five candidates to become the next Juventus manager</h2>
<h2><strong>Zinédine Zidane</strong></h2>
<p>Legendary coach Zinédine Zidane remains without a managerial role since his departure from Real Madrid in 2021. The Frenchman, who led Los Blancos to an unprecedented three consecutive Champions League titles, may be tempted to return to a club where he’s cherished. Zidane won the Ballon d'Or during his playing days at Juventus in 1998—might he now consider a return to the touchline?</p>
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<h2><strong>Roberto Mancini</strong></h2>
<p>Roberto Mancini has not managed in Serie A since the 2016/17 season with Inter Milan, but his impressive track record includes winning Euro 2020 with Italy and the Premier League with Manchester City. His most recent role was with the Saudi Arabia national team, and Juventus may view Mancini's experience as crucial for stabilizing the team.</p>
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<h2><strong>Edin Terzic</strong></h2>
<p>The former Borussia Dortmund manager, Edin Terzic, is another individual linked to the vacancy. Terzic led Dortmund to the Champions League final in 2024 before leaving following their defeat to Real Madrid. At just 42 years old, he has time on his side, and Juventus could provide the opportunity to reignite his career.</p>
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<h2><strong>Raffaele Palladino</strong></h2>
<p>Reports from Italy suggest Raffaele Palladino is being considered by Juventus management. He previously managed Fiorentina, where he achieved notable success before leaving at the season's conclusion. At 41, Palladino is seen as a promising young coach with an attractive attacking style, making him a recurring name in Juventus discussions.</p>
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<h2><strong>Luciano Spalletti</strong></h2>
<p>Another strong candidate for the managerial role is Luciano Spalletti. The experienced 66-year-old was dismissed from his position with the Italian national team in June due to poor performances but had a successful stint prior, winning the Serie A title with Napoli in the 2022/23 season.</p>
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