According to a report by Tuttosport, Juventus is not likely to consider Zinedine Zidane as a potential successor to Massimiliano Allegri should Allegri depart the club. The primary criterion for the club’s choice of coach is the ability to nurture and develop young players emerging from the NextGen squad.
Zidane, a former star player for Juventus, sparked speculation about a possible return to Serie A during a recent interview. While a close associate had hinted that Zidane might favor the Juventus managerial position over a role at Bayern Munich, Juventus seems inclined towards a different direction.
The report from Tuttosport suggests that Juventus’ decision is primarily aligned with their long-term strategy, which prioritizes the development of young talents, particularly those from the NextGen squad, Juventus’ reserve team competing in Serie C.
Contrary to Zidane’s experience with managing teams composed of seasoned professionals, Juventus aims to appoint a coach who can integrate and enhance the potential of emerging talents within the club’s structure. Therefore, Zidane may not be the most suitable candidate to succeed Allegri in Juventus’ current context.
Nevertheless, Juventus remains committed to Allegri, and discussions regarding a contract extension beyond 2025 are anticipated to take place in the near future.