Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici says they won't rush their coaching appointment.

Max Allegri will step down at the end of the season.

“We are taking our time in selecting the new Coach," said Paratici.

"We need patience, we are evaluating the right candidates and have clear ideas."

He added: “I feel the pressure of the fans, they want to win, but truthfully, it's a pleasure to work here. I'm a fan first, then a sporting director.

“Guys like Gianluigi Buffon, Andrea Barzagli, and Andrea Pirlo are heroes to me, they are the champions I'm most fond of."