Transfer news: Buffon discusses Thiago Motta's potential move to Juventus

Thiago Motta expected to leave Bologna

Former Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta is expected to leave Bologna and take charge of Juventus, according to Gianluigi Buffon.

Buffon backs Juventus appointment of Thiago Motta

Buffon, who is now head of the Italian delegation for the European Globe Soccer Awards, spoke on the sidelines of the event.

He said: "Thiago Motta is a great coach. He has done a great job at Bologna and I think he would be a good fit for Juventus."

Motta leaving Bologna

Motta has been linked with the Juventus job for several weeks, with reports suggesting that he is close to agreeing a deal.

The 40-year-old has been in charge of Bologna since 2019, and has led the club to a respectable 12th-place finish in Serie A this season.

Juventus in need of a new manager

Juventus are on the lookout for a new manager after Massimiliano Allegri left the club at the end of the season.

The Italian giants have been linked with a number of big names, including Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte.

However, it seems that Motta is now the frontrunner for the job.

Motta has backed Paris Saint-Germain's pursuit of Gianluigi Buffon

In other news, Motta has backed Paris Saint-Germain's pursuit of Gianluigi Buffon.

The Italian goalkeeper is a free agent after leaving Juventus at the end of the season.

Motta said: "Gianluigi Buffon is a great goalkeeper. He is a legend of the game and I think he would be a great addition to Paris Saint-Germain."