…Andrea Pirlo was a midfield maestro during his playing time
Juventus has appointed their former player and Italian football idol, Andrea Pirlo as the club’s new coach.
The Italian Seria A champions revealed the appointment of Pirlo on Saturday hours after sacking Maurizio Sarri following their exit at the Champions League on Friday.
Pirlo who helped the club win the Scudetto in 2011-12 season has penned down a two-year deal as the head coach.
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His experience as a free-flowing, creative midfielder during his playing time in Milan, Juventus and Italy National team where he won several titles including FIFA World Cup in Germany 2006 would be explored at Juve.