Serie A pundits believe Allegri dropped hint over Juventus future in post-match interview

Andrea Stramaccioni and Andrea Barzagli are convinced Massimiliano Allegri admitted to being on the brink of sacking during a post-match interview on Sunday.

Allegri’s Juventus contract expires in June 2025 but multiple sources in Italy report the Serie A giants will sack the Livorno-born tactician at the end of the season.

Although the Bianconeri are close to qualifying for the Champions League and reached the Coppa Italia Final, they have collected just 14 points in the last 14 games and Allegri has been criticised for his excessively defensive playing style.

Before the start of Roma-Juventus on Sunday, his ex-defender in Turin Andrea Barzagli, now a DAZN pundit, said: “I have the feeling that Juventus will change, but who knows, perhaps the Coppa Italia could make them change their mind. I have this feeling, but I haven’t talked to anyone.”

Allegri remains vague

Following an away 1-1 draw at Roma, Allegri gave a vague reply to a question about his future and Stramaccioni and Barzagli agreed on the message the Old Lady’s boss wanted to send.

“Let’s turn it around. He’s a coach who is not sure [to stay],” said Stramaccioni, an ex-Inter coach.

“The situation is uncertain. From what he says, I understand that he’s the first one to admit that he’s on the brink.”

Barzagli agreed: “Otherwise, he’d have said: ‘At the end of the season, we’ll sit down and we’ll see.’”