Paolo Montero Nears Al Ittifaq Appointment After Reported Juventus Exit

Italian outlets say an agreement is in place, pending a formal announcement.

Overview

Multiple reports in Italy state Montero is terminating his Juventus contract to become Al Ittifaq head coach, with the deal described as down to final details.
The UAE First Division club dismissed coach Ricardo Pinto after a 3-1 loss to Al Arabi left the team bottom of the 15‑club second tier.
Montero, a former Juventus defender who led the Primavera and briefly the senior side, was sacked from the Next Gen role in November 2024 but remained under contract until now.
Al Ittifaq recently signed Mario Balotelli, who has scored in three straight matches since arriving as a free agent last month.
Local coverage says an official announcement could come within 48 hours, with Montero expected to debut on Thursday at Al Orooba if paperwork is finalized.