Maresca on Juventus Radar After Tudor Axed — Chelsea Braced for Italian Raid

Juventus have officially sacked Igor Tudor, and attention in Turin has already turned toward Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as a potential successor.

The Serie A giants confirmed the dismissal of Tudor early on Monday, with Massimo Brambilla stepping in as interim head coach while the club considers its next move.

Juventus Begin Managerial Rebuild

The decision marks the end of a brief and turbulent spell for Igor Tudor, whose side failed to meet expectations during a disappointing start to the campaign. In an official club statement, Juventus announced:

“Juventus Football Club announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as head coach of the Men’s First Team… The Club thanks Igor Tudor and his entire staff for their professionalism and dedication over the past few months.”

Sources in Italy now suggest that Enzo Maresca, currently under pressure at Chelsea, has emerged as one of the leading names under consideration. His reputation for possession-based football and his Italian heritage make him a natural fit for the Bianconeri’s long-term project.

Maresca’s managerial journey has been swift and ambitious. After guiding Leicester City back to the Premier League, he was appointed at Chelsea last summer, inheriting one of Europe’s youngest squads. While results have fluctuated, his tactical philosophy has caught attention across the continent, particularly in Italy, where patience and structure remain valued traits.

Chelsea Face a Nervy Wait

At Stamford Bridge, the news has caused understandable unease. The Blues’ recent defeat to Sunderland left them ninth in the Premier League after nine games, intensifying pressure on Maresca and raising questions about his long-term future in west London. For all the scrutiny, there has been no indication from Chelsea that they plan to make a change, but an approach from Juventus could alter the dynamic entirely.

Insiders close to the Italian coach insist he is “happy and focused” in London, yet the lure of managing Juventus – a club steeped in tradition and expectation – may test even the firmest commitment. The Bianconeri are eager to appoint a coach capable of reviving their domestic dominance and delivering consistent Champions League success.

In Turin, sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is said to admire Maresca’s ability to blend youth development with structured attacking play, qualities he honed under Pep Guardiola during his time at Manchester City. That connection could prove decisive as Juventus look to modernise both tactically and culturally.

For Chelsea, losing another manager mid-project would be a severe blow to stability, particularly given their fluctuating results and ongoing rebuild. Whether Maresca entertains the approach or remains loyal to his current post, Juventus’ search for a new leader is set to be one of Europe’s most closely watched managerial stories of the autumn.