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Pirlo ‘honoured’ to be named new Juventus coach – The World Game
Andrea Pirlo described his pride at being named Juventus head coach as he made his first public comments since Saturday’s shock appointment.
Serie A champions Juve moved swiftly after they were knocked out of the UEFA Champions League by Lyon in the last 16 on Saturday (AEST).
Coach Maurizio Sarri was sacked the following day, with Pirlo – only recently named their Under-23s boss – promoted as his replacement on a two-year deal.
The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner took to social media on Sunday and said: “I’m deeply pleased and honoured to receive such respect and trust from Juventus.
“Ready for this amazing opportunity!”
Pirlo is now…
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