Spalletti on Juventus: 'Coaching a mentality, not just a team'

Juventus boss Luciano Spalletti has spoken about the unique challenges and rewards of managing the Bianconeri, drawing a distinction between this job and every other one he has held.

Luciano Spalletti has spoken about the unique challenges and rewards of managing Juventus, as reported by Tuttosport, via TuttoMercatoWeb. He framed his role at the club as something beyond the usual relationship between a manager and a team. "At Roma I coached a fanbase, at Napoli you coach a city. At Inter a tradition, with the national team a people. At Juve you coach a mentality: it’s the history of football," he said.

Spalletti also reflected on accepting the job as a caretaker last October, after Igor Tudor’s dismissal. He cited trust in the team, himself, and the history of the club as key factors in his decision. The context of his comments suggests that he is optimistic about the future of the team, particularly given the recent improvement in results.

Spalletti has signed a two-year extension to June 2028, which should give him the stability and security to focus on the task at hand.

Spalletti on Juventus: 'Coaching a mentality, not just a team'

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