Danilo: ‘In what aspect Allegri is a better coach than Guardiola’ | OneFootball

Juventus captain Danilo reveals in what way Max Allegri is a better coach than Pep Guardiola, how Gigi Buffon taught him about leadership and his post-football plans.

The Brazilian defender sat down with Forbes to discuss his many and varied business ventures, as he seems to already be laying the groundwork for a life away from the sport.

The very experienced centre-back has worked with some of the best in the business, including Guardiola at Manchester City from 2017 to 2019.

Although Allegri was fired by Juventus this week, Danilo maintains there is one area in which the Italian is even better than the four in a row Premier League winner.

“As far as what concerns the pitch, Pep (Guardiola) thinks about soccer in a completely different way in the movements and space occupation. Now that I’m getting older, I take advantage of his teachings on how to run smarter, and I help my teammates move better, too,” said Danilo.

“As far as managing the team off the pitch, Allegri is undoubtedly the smartest.”

Danilo inspired by Allegri and Buffon people skills

Having won the English Premier League, LaLiga in Spain, Serie A and the Primeira Liga in Portugal, Danilo has shared locker rooms with the greatest players in the world.

However, only one made a real impact on him and that was his ex-Juventus teammate Buffon.

“Everybody saw what he did on the pitch, but it’s what he did in the day-to-day, his empathy and how he interacted with the people around him that really impressed me. He became my idol in soccer.”

Buffon also managed to influence how Danilo would take on the role of captain at Juventus.

“People think that leaders must always talk loudly, give advice to everyone. But it’s not completely true. In fact, one of the most important aspects is listening.”

The defender turns 33 in July and is under contract with the Bianconeri until June 2025, plus an option to extend, so when asked about his future, his response was simply: “Juventus and Brazil.”

Even with so many business ventures already in the air, he is still keeping an open mind about what comes after hanging up his boots.

“Thinking about what’s coming after soccer, you feel a bit scared because that’s all you’ve known so far. Suddenly, your life has to change.

“But the first thing I will do after soccer is enrol in college and study Clinical Psychology. I want to do it to focus on my personal growth while helping those close to me with the projects I’ve started.

“Funny enough, I was just talking to Timothy (Weah) and Wes (McKennie) about what we are going to do after soccer, and they said they see me as a motivational speaker in the future!

“But let’s see: It’s too early to tell.”