Rugani Secures Juventus Future as Todor’s Turin Gamble Rises to a Key Test
20 October 2025
Rugani Signs Long-Term Deal as Juventus Look Ahead
Juventus confirmed on Monday that Italian defender Daniele Rugani has extended his contract with the club until June 2028.
Rugani has been with Juventus since 2012, spending time on loan at several clubs before making a permanent move in 2013 for 4 million euros. His journey includes loans to Empoli, Rennes, Cagliari and Ajax, shaping him into a veteran presence in a squad keen on stability.
This season, the 31-year-old has featured in 3 league games, totaling 180 minutes, as Juventus navigates a demanding campaign that blends European contest with domestic duties.
Important context for fans: Rugani’s renewal locks in a familiar face as Juve plots a path through a season of transition. The contract length signals an initial preference for continuity even as the club plots broader changes under the current leadership.
Todor’s Future at Stake as Juve Prepare for Real Madrid and Lazio
Italian press reports indicate that the future of Juventus manager Igor Tudor will be decided by the next two fixtures for the club: a Champions League showdown with Real Madrid at the Bernabéu and a Serie A clash with Lazio at the Olimpico.
Juventus has gone winless in its last four league matches, including a 2-0 defeat to Como, raising questions about the coach’s ability to turn the season around. The scorers against Como were Mark Oliver Kempf (4’) and Nico Bazz (79’).
The Juventus stare-down with Real Madrid comes in the third group-stage match, followed by a visit to Lazio as part of the Italian league schedule. A poor run in these two fixtures could accelerate a managerial decision, with potential replacements named in the (at times) circumspect Italian press.
Tudor, 47, remains under contract through 2027. The club’s trajectory has included a mix of bright moments and puzzling results, including a 4-3 Derby d’Italia victory over Inter earlier in the season, followed by a string of draws and a heavy loss to Como that left the side seventh in Serie A with 12 points, three behind the leaders.
Meanwhile, Juventus faces UEFA scrutiny for possible breaches of Financial Fair Play rules, a matter that could yield sanctions or financial penalties and further complicate a season already rich in drama. The club has stated it remains committed to upholding financial norms as it navigates the complex landscape of European football.
As the tale unfolds, Rugani’s long-term stay offers Juventus a touch of stability, even as Todor’s future hangs in the balance and the roadmap beyond 2025 remains uncertain.
And if you’re wondering about the theater of football in Turin, expect more twists: the clock is ticking, the coffee is strong, and the coaching chairs are (almost) paid by the minute.
Two light quips to keep the grind light: In Turin, contracts age slower than fine wine—Rugani just hit a vintage year: 2028. And for Todor, if his job were a fruit, it would be a pear—ripe for a change after the next two games.
