‘I’m ashamed of having chosen you’ — Osimhen’s 'friend' at Juventus slams outgoing Thiago Motta

Thiago Motta has committed to pleasing Juventus fans. (Photo Credit: Juventus/X)

‘I’m ashamed of having chosen you’ — Osimhen’s 'friend' at Juventus slams outgoing Thiago Motta

Ayoola Kelechi 20:11 - 23.03.2025

Thiago Motta's reign as Juventus manager reportedly ended with the Italian manager falling out with a top brass

Juventus’ turbulent season is heading toward another shake-up, with Thiago Motta dismissed and Igor Tudor likely to step in as interim boss.

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However, tensions at the club have boiled over, as sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli reportedly lashed out at Motta following a string of disastrous results.

Giuntoli’s harsh words signal the end for Motta

Juventus’ recent 3-0 defeat to Fiorentina, coming just after a 4-0 drubbing by Atalanta, proved to be the final straw.

Cristiano Giuntoli || Imago

After the latest humiliation, Giuntoli confronted Motta in a heated exchange, reportedly telling him: “I’m ashamed of having chosen you.”

The Juventus director was deeply frustrated by the team’s lack of urgency and response to adversity, especially after he had personally urged them to bounce back from previous failures.

Thiago Motta celebrates at Bologna's Champions League ticket last season. (Photo Credit: Imago)

Motta’s calm demeanour in the face of back-to-back embarrassing losses did not sit well with the club’s hierarchy, who expected a more fiery reaction.

Instead, his passive approach only further reinforced the belief that he had lost control of the dressing room. With Champions League qualification now hanging by a thread, Juventus decided to act, paving the way for Igor Tudor’s return.

Osimhen’s Juventus move in doubt amid club uncertainty

However, the managerial crisis is only part of the bigger picture. Juventus' financial stability is tied to securing a top-four finish, and failure to do so could derail their summer transfer plans, including their pursuit of Victor Osimhen.

Victor Osimhen
Juventus have reportedly created a plan to land Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window (Credit: Imago)

For months, Osimhen has been linked with a move to Juventus, with Giuntoli seen as the key figure in bringing the Nigerian striker to Turin.

The sporting director was instrumental in Osimhen’s initial move to Napoli, and many believed their connection could facilitate another high-profile transfer.

Victor Osimhen has scored 26 goals in 30 matches for Galatasaray on loan.

However, with Giuntoli’s own future at Juventus now uncertain, the club’s pursuit of Osimhen has been thrown into doubt. If Juventus fail to secure Champions League football, they may lack the financial muscle to meet Napoli’s valuation of their star forward.