Juventus Sack Thiago Motta, Only One Player Sends Farewell Message

Juventus officially confirmed the dismissal of Thiago Motta as head coach via their X account on Sunday evening. At the same time, the club announced the appointment of Igor Tudor as his replacement.

What caught attention was the cold response from the squad — only one player out of 28 posted a farewell message to their departing coach. Young winger Samuel Mbangula was the only Juventus player to express his gratitude, sharing an Instagram post with a photo of his time under Motta.

Mbangula, promoted from Juventus NextGen this season, thanked Motta for the opportunity to play with the Bianconeri’s first team. The 21-year-old Belgian’s gesture stood out amid the silence from the rest of the squad.

Motta’s sudden departure signals the start of a new era for Juventus under Igor Tudor, as the club aims to rebuild confidence after a challenging period.