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'I turned down Real Madrid': Former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri reveals he was headhunted by Spanish giants... and also threw his support behind beleaguered current Bianconeri manager Andrea Pirlo

Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that he was made an offer by Real Madrid in 2018, which he chose to turn down.

Allegri is one of the Old Lady's most decorated managers, winning five consecutive Serie A championships, four Italian Cups and two Italian Super Cups, as well as reaching two Champions League finals.

But despite his huge success, Juventus sacked Allegri in May 2019 and replaced him with former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri.

Former Juventus manageru00A0Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that he turned down Real Madrid

Former Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has revealed that he turned down Real Madrid

Now Allegri has admitted other clubs were interested in him, with the giants of the Spanish capital going as far as to get in touch, but his commitment to Juventus was too strong.