Juventus are reportedly considering keeping Igor Tudor as their head coach for the 2025/26 season after his successful start as interim manager. Tudor, who took over from Thiago Motta in March, was initially brought in on a short-term deal, expected to lead the team only until the summer and the conclusion of the Club World Cup. His appointment was largely based on his acceptance of this temporary contract, a move that allowed Juventus to stay flexible in their managerial plans for the future. However, recent reports from La Stampa, cited by Calciomercato.com, suggest that Juventus is now contemplating an extension of Tudor’s tenure beyond this season due to his strong start. Under Tudor’s leadership, Juventus have managed to secure seven points from a possible nine in recent fixtures against Cagliari, Lecce, and Roma, showing notable improvement in the team’s form.

The Croatian coach's contract contains an automatic extension clause, which would come into effect if Juventus secure a spot in next season’s UEFA Champions League. While this clause offers the club an option to automatically extend Tudor’s contract, Juventus retains the right to terminate the agreement, maintaining the flexibility to reassess their long-term strategy. Given the recent success under Tudor’s management, Juventus’ decision to possibly keep him for the upcoming season now seems more likely. Reports indicate that Tudor’s chances of staying have also increased due to Antonio Conte’s decision to stay at Napoli for the 2025/26 season, ending speculation that the former Juventus manager could return to the club. Juventus’ final decision on Tudor’s future will reportedly be influenced by the results in the remaining weeks of the current season, with qualification for the Champions League playing a key role in determining whether he will stay on for the long-term.