Ranieri has totally wiped out any rumors that he might be taking the job at Man City after signing a 3 year deal to become the new manager of Juventus.
The Bianconeri needed to replace Didier Deschamps and the former Parma Coach had become the first name on the club’s list.
Ranieri succeeded in guiding Parma to safety after being handed the job in February, with the club in a seemingly hopeless position, and seemed set for a move to the Premiership with Manchester City.
However, the former Chelsea tactician has instead put pen to paper on an agreement which will keep him in Turin until 2010.
Ranieri couldnt't hide his excitement during his unveiling, "It is a great opportunity for me and there's a lot of work to do in order to recover Juve's standing. I have the possibility to return Juve to where they belong and it is an electrifying challenge which I don't fear. It is an ambitious project but I am certain that we will do well and the fans should stay calm. We will make them proud of the team in Italy and then in Europe."
A Juventus statement read: "For Juventus, this is an authoritative choice fully in line with the company's objectives and tradition. A man of international experience and vision, able to embody the aims of the mid-team development plan approved by the Board of Directors. With Claudio Ranieri, a season with a wealth of ambitions and new opportunities opens up."
“He has the right characteristics both in terms of his career and his age, which cannot help but be of interest for a long-term project like the one in place at Juve, it is very important that this Coach is appreciated by the major stars in the squad,” added the chief, referring to Gianluigi Buffon’s vote of confidence for Ranieri.
Ranieri started his coaching career in 1987, before leading Cagliari from Serie C1 to Serie A between 1988 and 1991. He then moved to Napoli, where he ended the season in fourth place, and Fiorentina, where he won the Coppa Italia and Italian Super Cup in 1996.
The 55-year-old tactician then led Valencia from 1997 to 1999, winning the Copa del Rey in 1999, and Chelsea from 2000 to 2004, guiding the Blues to a Champions League semi-final before being replaced by Jose Mourinho.
He then returned to Valencia for a second spell on a three-year contract, but was sacked after only six months following the Spanish side’s exit from the UEFA Cup.
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