Juventus clinched a spot in next season’s Champions League on the final day of the Serie A campaign, but manager Igor Tudor’s future at the club remains uncertain. He has stated that he wants clarity on his position before the start of the Club World Cup.
Tudor took over from Thiago Motta, who was dismissed in March, signing a short-term contract valid until the end of the current season. While the club holds an option to extend his deal by another year if Juventus qualifies for the Champions League, that extension becomes mandatory only after July 30.
A 3-2 victory over Venezia secured Juventus a fourth-place finish in the Serie A standings. With the Club World Cup set to begin on June 14 in the United States, questions have arisen about whether Igor Tudor will continue as head coach.
“Now we have the World Cup coming up, but everything will be settled before then,” Tudor told Sky Sports. “I don’t believe it’s appropriate to head into the tournament without clarity, or to make a decision and still take the same coach—it wouldn’t be fair to me or to the club.”
He added, “A decision will be made before the World Cup. I believe that’s the right approach.”
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, Tudor expressed satisfaction with the work he has done since stepping into the role.
“I’m happy. It feels good because we’ve accomplished something. But as a coach, you have to accept this life—you’re always on the edge,” he said. “Even if we hadn’t won today, my self-assessment wouldn’t have changed. I would still feel like the same coach. Winning just makes you a bit happier.”
Although Tudor’s role next season remains uncertain, he offered his thoughts on how Juventus can build a title-contending squad.
“First, you need a complete team. In every match I’ve coached, at least two starters were missing,” he explained. “Juventus need two or three well-considered signings—players who bring experience.”
“To win titles, you need an average team age of 26 or 27. That’s not something I’m making up. We’re a bit young, but there’s real quality here. With solid work and a few key additions, I believe winning is possible.”
