TURIN, Italy (AP) – World Cup champion Andrea Pirlo named the new Juventus coach on Saturday, hours after the dismissal of Maurizio Sarri.
Pirlo has been awarded a two-year contract, Juventus has announced.
Sarri fired after the end of his first season in rhythm with the team’s exit in the Champions League.
Despite the victory of his Italian name, Sarri paid the value of the removal in the circular of the 16th in Lyon on Friday.
Ten days ago, Pirlo appointed coach of the Juventus under-23 team, which plays in Serie C. But I hadn’t coached a game yet.
Nicknamed “the master” for his passing skills, Pirlo as a player helped Italy win the 2006 World Cup and won Serie A six times, two with AC Milan and four with Juventus. He won the Champions League twice with Milan.
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