TRENDING — Juventus retain Allegri despite Champions League absence: Guardiola future fuels debate
Massimiliano Allegri remains Juventus’ manager for 2026-27 as club secures transfer war chest despite Champions League absence.
Juventus will retain Massimiliano Allegri as head coach next season, confirming his role in the club’s two-year rebuilding project even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, according to *La Gazzetta dello Sport* . Club president John Elkann has backed Allegri’s continuity, with the coach set to push for reinforcements across all positions—including a new goalkeeper, defender, midfielder, and striker—to restore competitiveness.
The financial impact of missing Europe’s top competition—estimated at €55-60 million in lost revenue—will not derail Juventus’ transfer plans. The club has already implemented cost-cutting measures, ensuring funds remain available for a "top-level" summer market, *La Gazzetta* reports . Neither UEFA nor the Italian FA will impose spending restrictions, despite Juventus’ absence from the Champions League.
Meanwhile, speculation about Pep Guardiola’s future continues to swirl. Former Italy striker Luca Toni, who played alongside Guardiola at Bayern Munich, suggested the Manchester City manager could eventually take charge of an Italian club—though he joked he’d "prefer dinner with Pep to joining his staff" . Toni dismissed immediate links to Juventus, Milan, or Inter, but his comments fuel ongoing debate about Guardiola’s post-City plans.
Allegri’s immediate challenge is Juventus’ final Serie A match, where a win could still secure Europa League football. The club’s long-term focus, however, remains on rebuilding under Allegri’s leadership—with or without Champions League revenue.
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