Juventus makes a decision on Spalletti

No departure, but a contract extension on the horizon

Europe 27 February 2026 at 05:58

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Juventus makes a decision on Spalletti

Despite a painful elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Galatasaray SK and an inconsistent season, Juventus FC has no intention of parting ways with Luciano Spalletti.

Currently fourth in Serie A and trailing far behind Inter Milan, the Old Lady is going through a challenging period. The European exit (5-7 on aggregate) has intensified criticism and reignited speculation about the Italian manager’s future.

#Comolli blinda #Spalletti: “Dobbiamo mantenere lo stesso allenatore e lo stesso stile di gioco. Negli ultimi 2-3 anni abbiamo avuto 7-8 allenatori diversi. La continuità è fondamentale: la squadra sta diventando unita grazie al lavoro di Luciano. Siamo sulla strada giusta” #Juve pic.twitter.com/wW2KEGOjfH
— Nicolò Schira (@NicoSchira) February 27, 2026

But the management has opted for stability. According to reports from Italy, a new contract is in the works to extend Spalletti’s stay until 2028. The club is keen to avoid past mistakes after a period of frequent managerial changes in recent seasons. The message is clear: Juventus is standing by its coach and betting on continuity to return to the top.