Soccer-Juventus appoint Motta as new head coach

Soccer Football - Serie A - Torino v Bologna - Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, Turin, Italy - May 3, 2024 Bologna coach Thiago Motta before the match REUTERS/Massimo Pinca/ File Photo

(Reuters) -Juventus have appointed Thiago Motta as their new head coach to replace Massimiliano Allegri, the Serie A club said on Wednesday.

"Juventus is delighted to announce Thiago Motta as the new First Team head coach. The Italian-Brazilian has signed an agreement with the Club until June 30, 2027," Juventus said in a statement.