The elimination against Olympique Lyonnais in the round of 16 of the Champions League on Friday night hurt Juventus very badly. The next day, the old ladies of Juventus announced the sacking of Maurizio Sarri who had arrived last summer. And the Italian technician was quickly replaced by Andrea Pirlo appointed coach of the U23 a few weeks before. A Juve player from 2011 to 2015, the former midfielder will now lead the Bianconeri. This Sunday, the principal concerned spoke for the first time since his appointment, via Twitter.
“I am deeply happy and proud to receive such esteem and confidence from Juventus. I am ready to seize this fantastic opportunity!” Andrea Pirlo said his on his social network(Twitter). Now it’s time for the 41-year-old coach, who has signed with the Old Lady until June 2022.
Contento e orgoglioso di ricevere tanta stima e fiducia da @Juventus.
Pronto per questa fantastica opportunità!
💪⚪️⚫️.
I’m deeply pleased and honored to receive such respect and trust from Juventus.
Ready for this amazing opportunity! pic.twitter.com/ZiLaYfCCVB— Andrea Pirlo (@Pirlo_official) August 9, 2020
