Cassano: Mancini Could Be Juventus’ Next Top Manager

Antonio Cassano, the outspoken former Italian footballer, has once again stirred up controversy with his latest comments on Italian football. During a recent episode of “Viva El Futbol,” Cassano shared his thoughts on Juventus’ future and the possibility of Roberto Mancini taking over as manager.

Cassano expressed his disappointment in Mancini’s decision to leave his position as Italy’s national team coach for a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia. He compared the move to a top NBA player like LeBron James choosing to play for a minor team, emphasizing that Mancini’s decision was purely financially motivated.

However, Cassano also praised Mancini’s abilities as a manager, stating that he still considers him a top-tier coach. He speculated on Mancini’s future, suggesting that a return to Italian football is inevitable. Cassano went on to warn, “We should be careful about a potential Mancini-Juventus connection. I’m saying this now.”

The former player criticized current Juventus manager Thiago Motta’s performance, arguing that a top club like Juventus needs more than just a good coach. According to Cassano, they require a top manager who can handle various aspects of the club. He concluded by asking rhetorically, “Who better than Mancini for this role?”

As the Italian football world continues to evolve, Cassano’s comments have added fuel to the ongoing speculation about Juventus’ managerial situation and Mancini’s potential return to Serie A.