Don’t panic: The story of Juventus and mastering transition

Paul Grech

13th June 2018 | 11:07 PM

In their journey to reclaim a place amongst Europe’s elite, Juventus have crossed many hurdles without breaking stride, and in that lies a great lesson for clubs across the world.
Paul Pogba leaving Juventus at the peak of his powers defined the club's biggest achilles heel over the last decade. And yet, it didn't put a brake on their progress a team. Art by Revant Dasgupta.
Paul Pogba leaving Juventus at the peak of his powers defined the club’s biggest achilles heel over the last decade. And yet, it didn’t put a brake on their progress as a team. Art by Revant Dasgupta.

Even in the face of players leaving as soon as they touch the first rung of success, Juventus haven’t stalled in their rebuilding process.

When rumours of the manager Juventus had chosen as the Antonio Conte’s replacement first started to emerge, they were written off as ridiculous.  

The fiery former midfielder had brought success back to Juventus, winning three consecutive league titles in as many seasons as managers.  So when he left the club was once again the leading one in Italy, status which allowed it the privilege to choose any top manager they wanted to replace him.

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