Andrea Pirlo SACKED by Fatih Karagumruk as Juventus and Italy legend has contact ripped up with immediate effect
ANDREA PIRLO has been sacked by Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk after just one season in charge.
The Italian joined the Super Lig side last summer after a dismal spell at Juventus.
But Pirlo is now on the hunt for another new club after having his contract terminated with immediate effect.
Legendary playmaker Pirlo turned his hand to management after an incredible career on the pitch.
He won six Serie A titles with Juventus and AC Milan, while also scooping two Champions Leagues and a World Cup.
But Pirlo's time in the dugout has been less eventful.
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He managed just one season as Juventus boss before being sacked in 2021 after blowing their chances of a tenth straight title.
Pirlo then got the chance to redeem himself when Turkish minnows Karagumruk came calling last summer.
He struggled for results early on before going on a decent run after the World Cup.
But three defeats in their last four games has left Karagumruk ninth in the table, 35 points off league leaders Galatasaray.
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And club chiefs pulled the trigger after Monday's 4-1 loss at Trabzonspor.
claims Pirlo will now weigh up his options before deciding on his next move.
He leaves behind a squad boasting several ex-Premier League players including Fabio Borini, Sofiane Feghouli and Colin Kazim-Richards.