Juventus is preparing to sever ties with Thiago Motta.

Juventus is preparing to definitively sever ties with Thiago Motta, the former head coach who, surprisingly, continues to receive payments from the club even after his departure more than a year ago. According to major Italian media reports on Monday, the Turin club is ready to activate a clause in the Brazilian-Italian coach’s contract that will allow them to terminate the agreement starting June 1, putting an end to this unusual financial situation.

Thiago Motta, who joined Juventus in the 2024-25 season with the challenging task of replacing Massimiliano Allegri, signed a three-year contract valid until 2027 after impressing by leading Bologna to a top 4 finish in Serie A. However, his tenure with the Bianconeri lasted less than a season. At the end of approximately two-thirds of the championship, he was replaced by Igor Tudor, who has also since left the club, with his contract being terminated in January, paving the way for his temporary move to Tottenham.

Unlike his successor, Motta has remained without any role since leaving Juventus, but he has continued to receive a high annual salary, estimated at around 3.5 million euros. The club’s imminent decision to activate the termination clause may involve the payment of compensation, although this is slightly lower than the total amount of the remaining salaries.

With this measure, Juventus aims to clean up its wage bill and focus on the project led by Luciano Spalletti, the current coach, who will become the only manager receiving payment from the club. This controversial situation sheds light on contractual practices in top-level football, where dismissed coaches can remain financially tied to clubs for long periods, even without any active connection.

The definitive departure of Thiago Motta from the Juventus coaching staff closes a turbulent chapter in the management of the team’s technical staff, which is now seeking stability and consistent results at a crucial time in its reconstruction. Fans hope that this decision marks the beginning of a new era for the Bianconeri, free from uncertainties and unnecessary costs.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.