Source: REUTERS/Alberto Lingria
[Saba Sports News] According to Italian media reports, Massimiliano Allegri received over €5 million in severance pay after being dismissed by Juventus. Juventus fired Allegri after winning the Coppa Italia last season. At that time, Juventus stated that Allegri’s behavior during the Coppa Italia final was inconsistent with the club’s values, but this reason for dismissal left Allegri very dissatisfied, and he prepared to take legal action to defend his rights. However, reports indicate that both parties eventually eased their relationship, and Juventus paid Allegri over €5 million in severance. Allegri had one year remaining on his contract with Juventus, with an after-tax annual salary of €7 million. Therefore, this compensation is very close to Allegri’s salary for the next year. Juventus avoided further escalation of conflicts in this way, especially since many local Juventus fans still support Allegri. Juventus does not want any “noise” among fans that could affect the new head coach Thiago Motta’s management.