Juventus Turin part ways with Andrea Pirlo

The story between Juventus and Andrea Pirlo is officially over. All after a single season, where the former midfielder, a novice on a bench, had many difficulties. “thank you for everything“, writes however the Piedmontese club on its official site. If the” Maestro “wished to continue its mission next season, the leaders of the Old Lady, the president Andrea Agnelli in head, decided to change conductor. the Italian media, it will be Massimiliano Allegri, who will therefore make his return three years after his departure.

With two trophies, Pirlo limited the damage

For his part, Pirlo therefore leaves with a mixed record. There were good things, including two trophies (Italian Supercup and Italian Cup) and a Champions League qualification obtained on the last day. What make the separation softer and less hard. In a context not really easy, the 2006 world champion thus managed to save what could be saved.

But above all, there have been some not so good. An elimination in the round of 16 of the Champions League against FC Porto, an often non-existent game background and a lot of trial and error throughout the season: Pirlo was not the only culprit of the ills of Juve, but he was one of those responsible. And now ? In Italy, the press is talking about a possible rebound in Sassuolo, where the bench is free since the departure of Roberto De Zerbi.