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Pirlo is destined for greatness – Juve chief explains surprise decision – The World Game
Juventus are confident Andrea Pirlo is “destined for greatness” and a natural fit for the club, says chief football officer Fabio Paratici.
Juve dismissed Maurizio Sarri on Saturday in the wake of their Champions League exit at the hands of Lyon on Friday.
Sarri spent just one season at the club, winning the Serie A title but failing in the Coppa Italia and Champions League and his replacement was surprisingly announced just hours later.
Pirlo, who rejoined Juve as the Under-23s coach last week, has signed a two-year deal.
However, despite the job being Pirlo’s first in senior coaching, Paratici whose future is also reportedly in…
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