An announcement regarding the coach’s contract extension through 2028 is expected before Easter: the details still need to be ironed out
Countdown. Only the final details remain to be worked out to seal the continuation of the partnership between Luciano Spalletti and Juventus. There is no doubt among Juventus executives that the former national team coach—despite a few stumbles in results over the past two months—is the right man to bring the Old Lady back into the Scudetto race, something that hasn’t happened in six seasons. The next formal steps will be taken in the coming days, with the deal set to be made official before Easter.
After Sunday’s light training session, Luciano Spalletti granted the team four days off; the squad will reconvene on Friday (with the few players not called up to their respective national teams), while Comolli will spend most of the week abroad for the final session of the ECA Executive Leadership Program, which had also taken him to Harvard a few months ago. It is therefore expected that the decisive meeting between the coach and Juventus executives will take place this coming weekend, leading to a successful outcome—with the signing and official announcement—early next week.
How much will Spalletti earn at Juve?— The parties are very close to an agreement and need to iron out a few details, primarily regarding the duration and amount of the new contract. Spalletti, who took over the Bianconeri bench on the fly after Tudor’s dismissal in late October, currently earns 3 million euros plus bonuses, but his salary will be adjusted upward. The latest rumors point to a two-year extension—taking him through 2028—with a salary of approximately 5 million plus bonuses. This would put him on par with Allegri and Gasperini, second only to the unrivaled Conte (8) among Serie A coaches.
What Spalletti is asking of Juventus— In discussions with Juventus executives, the Certaldo-born coach has nevertheless focused his attention primarily on the upcoming transfer window and what he considers the priorities for strengthening the roster. In a team that has all too often, in recent years, lacked maturity and fallen apart as soon as the season got into full swing, Spalletti would like to bring in players with proven international experience to mount a challenge for the Scudetto. Specifically, the former national team coach would like to work again with Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson (under contract with Liverpool through 2027), who is the top choice to replace Perin and Di Gregorio, both of whom are likely to leave. Among the top free agents, however, he has his sights set on Bernardo Silva, who—thanks to his age, versatility, and winning mentality—would transform Juventus’ midfield. Finally, up front, Spalletti is pushing to retain Vlahovic and bring Kolo Muani back to Turin—a duo he considers fully interchangeable.
