Ruthless Andrea Pirlo terminates contracts of Gonzalo Higuain and Sami Khedira a year early in Juventus revolution
ANDREA PIRLO has ruthlessly terminated Gonzalo Higuain and Sami Khedira's contracts a year early, reports say.
The club legend this month took over from Maurizio Sarri, who was axed after Juve's Champions League exit despite a title win.
Pirlo, who is yet to manage a game since embarking on a coaching career, has put down a marker after getting rid of three players already.
Blaise Matuidi was released to join David Beckham's Inter Miami in MLS and now Higuain and Khedira have followed.
According to , talks between the club and the unwanted pair are ongoing as they seek a payout.
Sacked Sarri led the Italian kings to their ninth consecutive Serie A title, but the club have been deeply financially impacted following the coronavirus pandemic.
Old Lady bosses have been under pressure to cut their wage bill, leading to ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey facing an uncertain future.
It is understood the Welshman pockets £400,000-a-week after joining on a free transfer last summer.
Veteran striker Higuain is the club's third highest earner with an annual salary of £6.7m.
The Argentine - who flopped in a loan spell at Chelsea last season - could join Matuidi in the States after discussing a move to MLS.
Pirlo, 41, has already put in place his plans for a new project in Turin, but will be dealt limited funds.
As a result, the manager will take home just £1.6million-per-year.