Thiago Motta, the former Juventus coach, has returned free from the Juventus club and his release represented a significant saving for Inter. After his dismissal in March 2025, Motta was still bound to the club until 30 June 2027, but the agreement included a clause that allowed Juventus to terminate the contract early by paying a penalty lower than the amount of salary that should have been paid to the coach. In practice, the company was able to free itself from the constraint with an estimated saving of between 4 and 5 million euros, also taking into account the compensation that had to be paid.
The player, who had earned around 3.5 million euros a year, was then fired with a final compensation that significantly reduced the financial burden for Juve. According to available information, the amount relating to the payment has already been recorded in the company's balance sheet, demonstrating how the decision was managed transparently and in line with accounting regulations.
In the period in which Motta did not coach the team, there was a series of potential interests from other teams. Fiorentina have shown interest, as have foreign clubs such as Real Sociedad, Lille and Benfica, all of whom had expressed interest in the manager in the past. Currently, the focus is on Atalanta, which seems to be the most likely destination for Motta's next adventure.
For Juventus, the decision to get rid of the manager had a positive impact on the balance sheet, allowing the club to reduce salary expenses and allocate resources to other strategic areas. For Motta, the release opens up new career opportunities, with several teams interested in taking advantage of his experience and tactical approach. Next week it is expected that the manager will be able to sign a new contract, potentially with Atalanta, if negotiations conclude favorably.