BREAKING: Andrea Pirlo Appointed New Juventus Coach

Andrea Pirlo will be the new Juventus coach. 41 years old, born in Flero in the province of Brescia, Andrea Pirlo has a legendary career as a footballer that has led him to win everything, from the Champions League to the World Championship in 2006. In his four years at the helm of Juventus midfield, Pirlo has won as many league titles, an Italian Cup and two Super Cups.

Today begins a new chapter of his career in the world of football. As it was said about a week ago: from Maestro to Mister. From today he will be THE Coach for the Juventus people, as the club has decided to entrust him with the technical leadership of the First Team, after having already selected him for Juventus Under23. 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.

Andrea Pirlo today signed a two-year contract until 30 June 2022.

An official statement confirming the news has been posted on the clubs official website.

Pirlo, who won the World Cup with Italy in 2006, left Juventus five years ago after four successful seasons in Turin, winning the league title four times, as well as one Coppa Italia and two Italian Super Cups.

Pirlo has no experience of managing a professional team at the top level, having only just completed his coaching course at Coverciano.

The club have now officially confirmed the appointment of Pirlo via a statement on the clubs official website: