The conversation between new Juventus coach Luciano Spalletti and goalkeeper Mattia Perin is going viral, as it already sets the scene for this different era.
The former Italy and Napoli boss signed a short-term contract to June 2026 today, with an option to extend that is not automatic based on Champions League qualification, so the club could still decide to take a different path at the end of the season.
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A video was released on their official channels showing his first day at the Continassa training camp, and one scene caught the eye of many fans and media.
TURIN, ITALY – JANUARY 16: Mattia Perin of Juventus looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Juventus and US Sassuolo – Serie A TIM at on January 16, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
After initially joking with Perin over his outfit, with help from Giorgio Chiellini, the goalkeeper asked if everything was alright for Spalletti.
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The coach shook his head from side to side and replied cryptically: “That depends on you.”
Perin acknowledged the team knew full well that the onus was on them to turn things around, having already won under caretaker manager Massimo Brambilla after Igor Tudor’s dismissal.
“We are at your disposal,” assured Perin.
“Well that’s already something,” replied Spalletti.
