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Maestro to Mister: Andrea Pirlo appointed new Juventus coach

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Italian legend Andrea Pirlo. [Photo: Juventus]

Midfield maestro Andrea Pirlo is the new Juventus coach, the Italian Serie A club confirmed on Saturday.

Pirlo’s appointment came hours after Juventus sacked coach Maurizio Sarri, following the team's elimination from the UEFA Champions League in the round of 16 on Friday.

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