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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Inzaghi emerges as Juventus option to replace Spalletti in 2027-28

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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 26: Simone Inzaghi Manager of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Al Hilal and CF Pachuca at GEODIS Park on June 26, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images) (Italy article)

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 26: Simone Inzaghi Manager of Al Hilal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group H match between Al Hilal and CF Pachuca at GEODIS Park on June 26, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images)

La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that ex-Inter and Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi is a candidate to replace the Bianconeri’s coach in 2027-28.

Luciano Spalletti is already under pressure as Juventus have had a slow start to the season, grabbing only 11 points in seven Serie A matches with three wins, two draws and two losses.

VIGO, SPAIN - OCTOBER 15: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on before the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Real Club Celta and Juventus at Estadio Balaidos on October 15, 2026 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)
VIGO, SPAIN – OCTOBER 15: Luciano Spalletti, Head Coach of Juventus, looks on before the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 League Phase MD2 match between Real Club Celta and Juventus at Estadio Balaidos on October 15, 2026 in Vigo, Spain. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

Multiple sources claim that club directors and ownership are unwilling to replace Spalletti mid-season. The Tuscan tactician is under contract at the Allianz Stadium until 2028.

NAPLES, ITALY - MAY 24: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach greets his supporters after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 24: Antonio Conte SSC Napoli head coach greets his supporters after the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Their stance will inevitably change if results don’t improve over the next few months, prompting the Bianconeri to look to a caretaker coach, with Stefano Pioli and Antonio Conte emerging as potential replacements mid-season.

However, if Spalletti finishes the season without reaching the minimum target, Champions League qualification, Juventus would look for a different type of coach.

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA - APRIL 13: Simone Inzaghi team Manager of Al Hilal FC during the AFC Champions League Elite game between Al Hilal FC and Al Sadd SC at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City on April 13, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)
JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA – APRIL 13: Simone Inzaghi team Manager of Al Hilal FC during the AFC Champions League Elite game between Al Hilal FC and Al Sadd SC at Prince Abdullah AlFaisal Sports City on April 13, 2026 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Abdullah Ahmed/Getty Images)

According to Gazzetta, former Inter manager Simone Inzaghi, currently in charge of Al-Hilal, is among Juventus’ leading candidates. The Italian coach, who guided Inter to the Serie A title in the 2023-24 season, is highly regarded for his top-flight experience, ability to develop players, and understanding of the club’s needs.

During his time at Inter, Inzaghi also won the Coppa Italia twice, the Supercoppa Italiana three times, and reached the Champions League Final in 2023 and 2025.

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