Andrea Pirlo has been sacked by Juventus after a miserable season in which they lost their grip on Serie A, with Max Allegri already re-appointed to repair the damage.
Juventus started the campaign in search of a 10th straight title but couldn't live with runaway champions Inter Milan.
Pirlo was given his marching orders with Juve stumbling into next season's Champions League, as Allegri prepares to return two years after he departed.
The news of Pirlo's sacking was confirmed on Friday with the club placing on record their thanks for his efforts in a highly sentimental statement.