Zidane could join Juventus as Pirlo's struggle continues, Real Madrid to go for Mourinho?

Defending Serie A champions Juventus have tumbled in ir title defence ever since start of season. Most recently, Bianconeri stood hapless as FC Porto struck twice in first leg of round of 16 of Champions League. Lack of consistent performances under Andrea Pirlo has triggered talks of Real Madrid manr Zinedine Zidane's arrival. Meanwhile, Los Blancos might move in for Tottenham Hotspur boss Jose Mourinho. 

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Juventus news: Zidane to replace Pirlo?

Zidane's first stint with Real Madrid saw him guide team to three successive Champions League titles, apart from a LaLiga glory. In his second stint, Frenchman clinched his second LaLiga title as Los Blancos manr. But he has been under scanner this season. 

Despite closing gap to current league leaders Atletico Madrid and beating Atalanta away from home in Champions League, Zidane's future at Bernabeu remains uncertain. manr longer enjoys trust of club president Florenti Perez. 

According to Don Balon, Zidane might take over Juventus next season. Indeed, he's regarded highly at Allianz Stadium, courtesy of his successful stint, lasting from 1996 to 2001. Juventus' performance under Pirlo hasn't been impressive, with club w concerned about ir objective to win Champions League with Cristia Ronaldo. 

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Jose Mourinho's Tottenham stint under scanner, return to Real Madrid t ruled out 

If Zidane does agree to return to Allianz Stadium, n Real Madrid might attempt to rope in Mourinho. Spurs manr marked off his first complete season with Premier League outfit with initial success. But his side w languish away from top four spots of Premier League. 

Mourinho has had a successful time at Spanish capital. He is widely ackwledged for emerging triumphant in LaLiga during 2011-12 season at a time when Pep Guardiola's Barcelona were wreaking havoc across Europe. Mourinho's title success ultimately led to Guardiola's sacking by Blaugrana as well. 

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Pirlo record: Italian has racked up a 64.71% win rate

Meanwhile, Pirlo's struggle with Old Lady continues. manr, in his first very stint with any professional club, has mand 34 games from sidelines. Under him, Juventus have racked up 22 victories, while losing out on five occasions across all competitions. Effectively, Juventus manr has bagged a 64.71% win rate, but team trail by current leaders Inter Milan by eight points, albeit a game in hand. 

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