Juventus have sacked Massimiliano Allegri just two days after he led the side to an Italian Cup victory. The Turin side beat Atalanta 1-0 in Rome, but Allegri was sent off late in the game for ranting at match officials and waving away the sporting director during the celebrations. The Italian Football Federation’s disciplinary tribunal has since launched an investigation into Allegri’s behavior. On Friday, Juventus confirmed that he was no longer their boss.
“The dismissal follows certain behaviors during and after the Italian Cup final which the club deemed incompatible with the values of Juventus and with the behavior that those who represent it must adopt,” read a statement from the club. Juve’s 1-0 win over Atalanta, thanks to Dusan Vlahovic’s early goal, gave Allegri a record fifth Coppa Italia as a manager. Despite this achievement, Allegri’s conduct during the celebrations led to his dismissal.
In the post-match news conference, Allegri hinted at his uncertain future, saying, “If I am no longer the Juventus coach next year, I will leave a strong team. The club will make its evaluations.” Even before his antics at the Stadio Olimpico, the 56-year-old was expected to lose his job and be replaced by Bologna coach Thiago Motta. His outburst during the Italian Cup final merely expedited the decision.
Allegri will not be present for Juventus’ final two Serie A games against Bologna and Monza. “The company wishes Massimiliano Allegri good luck in his future projects,” concluded the club’s statement. As Juventus look to move forward, the search for a new head coach will be a priority for the club’s management.
