He joined Juventus in 1999; in 2001, following the appointment of Marcello Lippi, he entered into the first team coaching staff, and in 2004 he was finally appointed as Fabio Capello's first assistant coach. Following the departure of Capello, he was confirmed beside new head coach Didier Deschamps for the Serie B debut season for the club.
He joined Juventus in 1999; subsequently, he was appointed as part of Marcello Lippi's coaching staff in 2001, and ultimately became Fabio Capello's deputy in 2004. Following Capello's exit, he remained with the club under Didier Deschamps for their Serie B inaugural season.