Massimiliano Allegri to Manchester United: Juventus manager plays down reports linking him with replacing Louis van Gaal

Allegri won the Serie A with Juventus last season

James Orr
Thursday 03 December 2015 07:01 EST
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Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri (GETTY IMAGES)

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Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri has played down reports that he will replace Louis van Gaal as Manchester United boss.

Reports in Italy emerged last night that United chiefs were interested in Allegri, who has won two Scudettos - one with AC Milan in 2011, and one with Juve last season.

Allegri, however, says that he is "very happy" in Turin.

"I'm very happy to coach Juventus and remain fully focused on achieving the very important objectives we have here," he said when asked about reports linking him with the Old Trafford job.

Allegri's contract at Juve expires in 2017, the same year as Van Gaal's at United.

The 48-year-old Allegri left Milan to take charge of Juve in 2010, and also won the Coppa Italia trophy with the club last season.

United, who are one point off the top of the Premier League, are next in action against West Ham on Saturday.

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