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Maurizio Sarri Agrees to Terminate Chelsea Contract to Become Juventus' Manager

Juventus confirmed on Sunday that Maurizio Sarri has been appointed as the club's new manager.

Chelsea said in a statement on their official website that an "early termination" of the Italian's contract had been agreed to allow him to move to the Italian champions. It also included quotes from Blues director Marina Granovskaia:

"In talks we had following the Europa League final, Maurizio made it clear how strongly he desired to return to his native country, explaining that his reasons for wanting to return to work in Italy were significant.