Former Bologna and Juventus manager among the names in the list for Real Sociedad’s job. A possible relief for Juventus finances.
With Motta now a leading candidate to fill the vacancy at Real Sociedad, Juventus could soon find themselves relieved of a significant financial burden, as his potential departure would not only allow the Bianconeri to save millions on remaining salary commitments but also bring an end to an awkward contractual stalemate that has lingered since his dismissal.
How much Juventus could save by new Motta-Sociedad agreement
The 42-year-old signed joined the Bianconeri in the summer of 2024, signing a three-year deal. However, he only lasted eight months, as the club decided to sack him last March while the team was on a free fall. Nevertheless, Motta and his associates are still collecting their paychecks from Juventus, as they remain tied to the club with contracts running until June 2027.
When Motta was first sacked by Juventus earlier this year, the club allocated €16.3 million to cover the remaining gross salary of the manager and his technical collaborators. Although this sum has already been partially consumed, the source believes the Bianconeri would be able to save around €8 million if Motta and his crew were to terminate their contracts in the coming days in order to join Sociedad.
A foreign manager to revive Real Sociedad hopes and Juventus relief
Thiago Motta was Juventus coach for about nine months (from June 2024 to March 2025) and his record includes 42 matches, with 18 wins, 16 draws and eight defeats, scoring 65 goals and conceding 46, with elimination from the Champions League and Coppa Italia. In terms of salary, he is still under contract until 2027 with approximately €5.5 million gross per season plus staff.
The Basque-based club interest will put aside speculations about an italian job for Thiago Motta. They started the campaign on a slow note, and Friday’s loss to Girona proved to be the last straw for the 46-year-old, who was only promoted from the B team in July. According to Marca, Real Sociedad are currently seeking a foreign manager, with Motta being one of the main names on the shortlist alongside Pellegrino Matarazzo.
