By John Drayton Juventus have appointed former AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri as their new coach a day after Antonio Conte unexpectedly left the club. The Turin side announced that Allegri will be presented on Wednesday afternoon, ahead of the start of their pre-season training. Conte, who was under contract with Juve for a further season, surprisingly stepped down on Tuesday just one day into the Bianconeri's pre-season preparations. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Allegri give his first interview as Juventus head coach Replacement: Allegri (left) has been chosen to succeed Conte (right) after his surprise resignation New face: Allegri will have a job in his hands keeping hold of the likes of Paul Pogba and Arturo Vidal
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Allegri will be unveiled by the club at a press conference on Wednesday
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The 46-year-old was appointed a day after Conte handed in his resignation
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Former AC Milan boss has been out of work since being sacked in January
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The appointment raises question marks over the future of Andrea Pirlo, who was let go by AC Milan while Allegri was in charge
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