Ciro & The Old Lady

Ciro Ferrara Appointed New Coach Of Juventus - Report

Ferrara, who was caretaker boss for the last two games of the last season, following the sacking of Claudio Ranieri, had been locked in a three-way battle for the post with former team-mate Antonio Conte and Roma coach Luciano Spalletti.Conte signed a new contract with Bari earlier this week, while Spalletti was virtually ruled out this afternoon after a meeting with Roma president Rosella Sensi, who reportedly refused to release him.The 42-year-old Ferrara, who will now be excused from his Italy national team duties if this appointment is confirmed, played for Juventus as a player from 1994 to 2005, winning eight Scudetti (one revoked), and he has since developed a reputation as a fine youth director.