At 00:00 a.m. on April 14, Beijing time, in the 32nd round of Serie A, Juventus played away against the city team Torino, coach Allegri attended the pre-match press conference, he said that he could not guarantee that he would continue to coach next season, and the two wingers who were lined up tomorrow have not been fully determined.
Club owner John Elkann said on Thursday that next season will be the Bianconeri's "first year" under the guidance of new sporting director Giuntoli. A year ago, Elkan had also identified Allegri as a reference point for the club's future.
"He made some important speeches that emphasized what he said three years ago. We have to get the next generation of players into the first team every season and make the club sustainable and I think that's done and Director Giuntoli will continue to do that for years to come. ”
Although Allegri's contract expires in 2025, there are growing reports that Juve want to part ways with the 56-year-old uncle, and Allegri has not guaranteed that he will stay. "Now, we have to think only about our goals, they are above all else. ”
"I think with Champions League qualification, 100 million euros are guaranteed, so now that's the main goal, everybody is involved. As for the future, as always, the club will decide what is best for Juventus. Now, the best thing is to unite and fight for this goal. ”
Does Allegri feel that tomorrow's Turin derby will be his last game in charge of Juventus? "I didn't think about it, I just think it's an important derby, especially for us, the city and the club. A club like Juventus, in terms of its history and brand, cannot do without the Champions League, again for financial reasons. ”
"We have to work hard and focus on the last month. When we started the season, the goal was Champions League qualification and the club had confirmed that. The other goal is the Coppa Italia and it's important to still play. A lot of things are usually decided in the last month, but it's important to come here. Now, we have to get there. ”
Torino boss Juric praised Allegri but said that he did not have a clear identity in terms of style of play, and the Juventus boss was not disappointed: "I adapted to my players. Juric is a great coach and it is always difficult to play against his team. It's going to be a tough game and the derby will be a special one for Torino and the fans. It's a crucial game for us and we need points to keep chasing our goals. ”
'Torino have kept 15 clean sheets this season, meaning they have conceded a goal every two games and just 10 at home. Their defense is fourth in the league. Derbies are always special. ”
As for the line-up, Allegri said he hasn't made some decisions yet. 'I still have two doubts: one is Kostic or Ilyin, the other is Cambiasso or Weah. ”
Football Italia transfer expert Matteo Moretto reports that Juventus will push the American midfielder into the transfer market if Weston McKennie does not opt for a contract extension.
McKennie's current contract with the Bianconeri expires in 2025 and the two sides are far from agreeing on a new contract, so the club will put the 25-year-old American international in the transfer market if he does not renew his contract.
It has been reported that a number of European clubs have been probing the possibility of bringing in McKennie in recent weeks. McKennie returned to Turin City last summer after his loan spell with Leeds United expired and has been a key player under Allegri, making 31 appearances in all competitions so far this season, providing 10 assists.
McKennie joined Juventus on loan from Schalke 04 in the summer of 2020 with a €21 million buy-out option, a clause that Juve activated in 2021.