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'I decided to make a life choice' - Barzagli leaves Juventus coaching role for personal reasons

Former Juventus centre back Andrea Barzagli has left his role as a coach at the Serie A champions after less than a year in the job.

The ex-Italy international said on Instagram that he has left the position for personal reasons and is not currently seeking any other job in football.

Barzagli said that he wanted to spend more time with his family after years as a professional footballer before moving into coaching, and said he was parting with Juventus on good terms.

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He wrote: "I have decided to make a life choice.