Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is likely to be high on Juventus’ list after their decision to sack Igor Tudor.
Even before Tudor’s dismissal, it had already been reported that Juventus are interested in Maresca.
A move to the Old Lady would see the 45-year-old return to his former club. He spent four years there as a player before joining Serie A rivals Fiorentina in 2004.
However, bringing Maresca back to Turin is going to be very difficult for Juventus.
Igor Tudor of Juventus focusing on match
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Juventus will have to pay Chelsea big compensation fee to land Enzo Maresca
Maresca has a contract at Stamford Bridge until 2029, and Chelsea have the option to extend his deal by a further year.
As a result, one source has told journalist Simon Phillips, who shared the update on Si Phillips Talks Chelsea, that Juventus will have to pay a big compensation fee to hire their ex-player.
While the Italian club are discussing Maresca’s name, the same source has claimed that they are unlikely to stump up the cash for the Chelsea head coach.
Chelsea’s hierarchy will not want to see Maresca leave Stamford Bridge. He has been a success in the English capital, guiding the Blues to silverware and Champions League qualification last season.
If Maresca does join Juventus or another club in the future, Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola could be a good option for Chelsea.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca arriving at the City Ground
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How Enzo Maresca infuriated Chelsea fans during Sunderland loss
While Chelsea’s board will not want Maresca going anywhere, some supporters may feel differently, especially after the weekend.
Following his decision to substitute Alejandro Garnacho, who scored in his side’s 2-1 defeat to Sunderland, Chelsea fans were fuming with Maresca.
It is not the first time that the Italian’s in-game management has been questioned. If he does not sort that out, some Blues supporters will drive him to Juventus themselves!
The Conference League holders can quickly bounce back from their loss when they take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Carabao Cup later this week.