Montero to manage Juventus until the end of the season

Following Massimiliano Allegri's dismissal, Serie A club Juventus announced on Sunday that Paolo Montero will take over as manager for the rest of the season.

Juventus fired former coach Allegri on Friday for his conduct during and after this week's Coppa Italia final, in which he was sent off.

Montero, who coaches Juventus' Under-19s, will take charge of the team's remaining two games, one in Bologna on Monday and one at home against Monza on May 26.

Between 1996 and 2005, the 52-year-old Uruguayan won four Serie A titles while playing as a defender for Juventus.

"Paolo is a Juventus legend, firstly on the pitch, and someone who has long been a bearer of the Club's DNA on the bench," the club said in a statement.

"Best of luck, Paolo!"

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