ArturoVidal confirmed his desire to return to Juventus, but this time not as a footballer: "I will return to Juventus in the future, as a coach". The 39-year-old, currently playing for Colo-Colo in Chile, expressed clarity about his future intentions after the end of his playing career in an interview with *LaGazzettadelloSport*.
During the interview, Vidal recalled the most significant moments of his career, citing in particular the stage spent in Turin. “With Fernando we shared a spectacular dressing room, with world champions like Buffon and Pirlo and top players like Chiellini, Barzagli, Bonucci, Pogba, Tevez,” he said. He stressed that, although he had not been an inseparable friend of Llorente, their relationship remained of great value to him. These testimonies highlight the affection and admiration that Vidal has for the club, elements that pushed him to seriously consider a leadership role within the team.
The midfielder, who has had a successful international career, also spoke about his post-career aspirations. “I already have a clear idea of the path I would like to take after hanging up my boots,” he declared. The interview revealed that Vidal sees Juventus as the ideal place to put his tactical knowledge and experience on the pitch into practice. His desire to return to the club is motivated by the desire to contribute to the club's future with his vision and playing style.
Vidal's comment comes at a time when Juventus is evaluating new strategies to consolidate its position in Serie A. Although no negotiations have been officially announced, the player's statement has already sparked debate among fans and analysts. Juventus, for its part, has not yet expressed an official position on the possible return of Vidal as coach, but the news has been welcomed with interest by the sports press.
Looking to the future, Vidal appears ready to embark on a new chapter in his football career, this time as a technical director. If his proposal is accepted by the Juventus management, it could mark the beginning of a new era for Juventus, with a former player bringing his experience and love for the club to the bench. All attention will be turned to the next few weeks to understand if Vidal's proposal will materialize in a new contract with Juventus.