"Juventus have identified their main candidate for the head coaching position

Former Brighton head coach Roberto De Zerbi may take over at Juventus, The Independent reports.

Roberto De Zerbi, Getty Images

According to the source, the Turin management is considering inviting the 44-year-old coach after the dismissal of Massimiliano Alegri. The Italian took over Brighton in 2022. Prior to that, he coached Foggia, Palermo, Benevento, Sassuolo and Shakhtar.

It will be recalled that on 18 May, the Italian and his club Brighton decided to terminate the contract by mutual agreement.