Massimo Allegri has played down talk of replacing Louis van Gaal at Manchester United and has insisted he is fully committed to Juventus.
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Allegri, who was also a Serie A victor in his time at Milan, has managed seven clubs in total, all in Italy.
They’ve qualified for the last 16 in the Champions League, overtaking Manchester City as group leaders with a game to go after the 1-0 win last week. He had earmarked current assistant manager Ryan Giggs to take over the role when he retires, though the likes of Pep Guardiola, Gary Neville and Allegri have been linked too.
“I have a contract running until 2017”, he told the Corriere dello Sport during his preview press conference for Friday’s game at Lazio. However, United’s meek attacking displays under van Gaal have been the subject of criticism this term. “I am very happy to be at Juventus and I remain focused on the objectives, beyond the voices that come from outside”.
“In a month the transfer window will be open, so that’ll please you and you’ll be able to move on”.
The Juventus manager has impressed the club’s hierarchy after winning the title in his first season in Turin.
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It had been reported on Wednesday that the Italian coach, who has been in charge of Juve since 2014, was being lined up to succeed Van Gaal as United manager. Follow Scott on Twitter and let him know!
