Didier Deschamps emerges as candidate for Juventus job as pressure mounts on Luciano Spalletti

Former France national team manager Didier Deschamps has emerged as a candidate to take over at Juventus FC as pressure continues to mount on Luciano Spalletti following another poor Serie A performance. La Stampa reports that Juventus suffered a 2-0 defeat against Genoa on Wednesday, relegating them to eighth in the standings. The team's next match at SSC Napoli on Sunday could be a critical game for Spalletti's future at the Allianz Stadium.

It is understood that Spalletti's position as Juventus head coach is already in jeopardy, prompting the club's executives to explore other options. Juventus has already made contact with Deschamps, who is a free agent since leaving his role as France's manager following France's 6-4 loss to England in the Bronze final of the 2026 World Cup.

Deschamps' availability has been confirmed through intermediaries. The Frenchman would be making a return to Juventus after stints as both a player and a manager. Notably, Deschamps led Juve to Serie A promotion in 2007 following their relegation due to the Calciopoli scandal.