Juventus Football Club has officially announced that head coach Igor Tudor has signed a two-year contract extension, securing his position with the Serie A giants until June 30, 2027, with an option to extend until 2028. The announcement, made on Friday, comes as the club prepares for its upcoming campaign in the FIFA Club World Cup, where Tudor will lead the team against Al-Ain in Washington, D.C.
Tudor, who took over as interim manager in March 2025 following the dismissal of Thiago Motta, has earned widespread praise for his transformative impact on the team. Inheriting a Juventus side struggling in fifth place with only nine games remaining, the 47-year-old Croatian tactician guided the Bianconeri to a fourth-place finish in Serie A, securing qualification for the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. His leadership restored stability to a club that had endured a turbulent season, and his extension reflects Juventus’ confidence in his ability to lead them back to domestic and international prominence.
The decision to extend Tudor’s contract was confirmed by multiple sources, including Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio and Football Italia, who reported that the agreement was finalized ahead of the Club World Cup. Tudor’s initial contract, which was automatically extended to 2026 upon achieving Champions League qualification, has now been superseded by this new deal. Juventus’ statement emphasized Tudor’s deep connection with the club, noting his contributions as a player from 1998 to 2007, during which he won two Serie A titles, and as an assistant manager under Andrea Pirlo in 2020-21.
“Igor Tudor has brought passion, professionalism, and a winning mentality to Juventus since taking over in March,” the club said in an official statement. “His bond with the club has grown stronger, particularly thanks to the work done in the final stretch of the last Serie A campaign. We are thrilled to confirm that Tudor has committed to our club until June 30, 2027, with an option to extend until 2028, and will lead the men’s first team in the coming seasons.”
Tudor’s appointment as permanent head coach follows months of speculation about his future, with Juventus reportedly considering high-profile alternatives such as Antonio Conte and Gian Piero Gasperini. However, Tudor’s ability to rally the players and deliver results, coupled with the lack of viable options, convinced the club’s leadership, including new general manager Damien Comolli, to back the Croatian. Comolli, who praised Tudor’s achievements during a press conference earlier this week, highlighted the coach’s role in ensuring European football’s return to Turin.
The extension aligns with Juventus’ ambitious plans for the 2025-26 season, which include a strong showing at the Club World Cup and a renewed push for the Serie A title, which the club has not won in five years. Tudor has already outlined his vision for the squad, emphasizing the need for two or three experienced signings to bolster the team’s competitiveness. Recent reports indicate interest in players such as Bologna’s Dan Ndoye and Lille forward Jonathan David, who is available as a free agent.