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Barcelona and Real Madrid SWEAT on manager as Juventus chief reveals stance
BARCELONA and Real Madrid will be sweating on recent comments made in Italy about in-demand Juventus manager Max Allegri.
Barcelona and Real Madrid have both been linked with Allegri in recent weeks.
Barca could see current manager Ernesto Valverde leave at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The Nou Camp club should know of Valverde’s plans by February and can then decide their next move.
Real may also target a new boss in the summer, with reserve coach Santiago Solari currently in charge following Julen Lopetegui’s sacking.
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Fabio Paratici
Landing a job at either Barca or Real Madrid is the pinnacle for most managers in their career.
But Juventus director Fabio Paratici reckons Allegri will remain in Italy once the season ends.
“I know the manager and he knows me well and this is already a good challenge,” he said.
“Will Allegri will remain at Juventus? I'm sure yes.
“He is the best coach possible for Juventus and vice versa.”
Allegri was said to have been earmarked as the next Real boss last summer until Lopetegui earned the post.
He signed a new contract at Juventus in June that keeps him tied to the club until 2020.
However, both Real and Barca would have the financial clout to turn Juve’s head next summer.
Allegri would be a great fit as Man United manager says expert
Not that there is a shortage of other options if the two Spanish giants are on the market for a manager come June.
Jose Mourinho is out of work, as is Laurent Blanc.
Antonio Conte was linked with the Real post in November and will likely be seeking work come the summer.
Mauricio Pochettino is wanted at Manchester United and is said to have been on the radar of both Real and Barca in the past.