The Cult of Calcio
Juventus axed Igor Tudor without having a replacement in hand, but they have an unquestioned favorite: former Italy and Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti. The parties are discussing a contract until the end of the season with an automatic renewal in case of Champions League qualification, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.
The coach is open to such a solution. The club officials and his camp are handling the details concerning his wages and the option. The gaffer is chomping at the bit to return to the bench after his Azzurri spell ended on a sour note.
Spalletti is set to meet with Juventus head honcho Damien Comolli in the next couple of days to bring the deal home. The Bianconeri aim to…