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But in September 2022 he took over from Sinisa Mihajlovi? at Bologna, and has built upon Mihajlovi?'s good work to bring Bologna to even higher levels.

The infamous 2-7-2 formation hasn't been seen during his time in Serie A, but Motta has become one of the most sought-after coaches in the European game this season after his exploits with the Rossoblu.

Manchester United and Juventus, Goal reports, are among those keeping a close eye on him ahead of the summer, though the former could yet stick with Erik ten Hag.

Despite his philosophy of wanting attacking football, Motta has turned Bologna into one of the sturdiest teams in the league, with the second-best defensive record, bettered only by champions-elect Inter.

Moreover, he's turned former Bayern Munich striker Joshua Zirkzee into one of the best strikers in Serie A this season.

Players like Riccardo Oroslini and Riccardo Calafiori have become more consistent under Motta than under Mihajlovi?, and Lewis Ferguson, signed from Aberdeen two years ago, has developed under Motta to the extent that he looks like he's played in Italy for his entire career.

Like Xabi Alonso chose to do at Bayer Leverkusen, Motta should stay another season at Bologna and continue to build on the work he's done this season.

Whereas Alonso has silverware to show for his efforts, Motta as of yet has nothing (although in fairness, Leverkusen is a bigger side than Bologna with more financial muscle).

However, with Liverpool hiring Richard Hughes as sporting director for next season, a man who came through the Atalanta youth system as a player and has an enduring love for Italian football, a left-field appointment isn't out of the question.

His recent record suggests that he should be considered, even if it might come too soon.

Motta continues to be linked with replacing Max Allegri at Juventus next season (via Football Italia), and considering Serie A is a league he knows very well, this might be a better option for the 41-year-old than making the jump to Liverpool and the Premier League straight away.
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