Andrea Pirlo is set to return to management, according to Fabrizio Romano. The report states Pirlo is top of Spezia’s list to replace Thiago Motta, who is expected to leave for a new experience. The move would see Pirlo go from Juventus to Spezia.
Spezia are 16th in Serie A and looking comfortable from the relegation places.
Pirlo hasn’t coached since leaving Juventus at the end of May 2021.
From Juventus to Spezia: Andrea Pirlo Set for Managerial Return
First Year in Management
Pirlo initially returned to Juve, where he spent four years as a player, as U23s boss. Just days after his appointment though, Juventus opted to make him first-team manager after the dismissal of former Napoli and Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri instead.
The 42-year-old’s start to managerial life was typically short. He managed one sole season, guiding Juventus to fourth place in Serie A – which did amount to Champions League qualification. He would then be replaced with former boss Massimiliano Allegri, who decided to return to Turin.
Juventus remain in the same place as they were when Pirlo departed – fourth – and have confirmed their place in next season’s Champions League.
Plenty of Time to Get it Right
If anything, taking over at Spezia, where expectations are lower, might help Andrea Pirlo reignite his managerial reputation.
Starting out at Juventus in a period of transition, where they have fallen from dominating the league, was always going to be a tough start.
Should he join the club, Pirlo will look to build something with Spezia and improve them as well as his own chances of becoming a top manager.
He brings about a sense of attraction in Italy that few other names hold having been a great player, who represented all of Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus.
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