New Leadership, New Vision at Juventus

A new chapter begins at Juventus as Damien Comolli officially steps into his role as General Manager. After his appointment on Sunday, the former Toulouse president wasted no time, arriving at the club’s Continassa training complex to begin work immediately.

His first order of business is meeting head coach Igor Tudor. And collaborating with newly promoted Director of Football Strategy, Giorgio Chiellini, to shape the club’s transfer strategy ahead of a pivotal summer.

Coach Tudor, who recently signed an extension until 2026 after guiding Juventus back into the Champions League. And now is central to Comolli’s initial evaluations.

Damien Comolli 📸

While his future on the bench looks secure, it is understood that performances in the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup. And as well as his relationship with Comolli, could influence whether he leads the team long-term.

Transfer market and structural overhaul

One of Comolli’s most urgent priorities is finalizing decisions on key players currently on loan. And especially those expected to play a role in the Club World Cup: Kolo Muani, Veiga & Conceicao.

Juventus are locked in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over Randal Kolo Muani. And with Chelsea for the services of promising midfielder Renato Veiga. Francisco Conceição, currently at the club on loan from Porto, is also expected to extend his stay.

In parallel, Juventus remain strongly interested in Lille striker Jonathan David.

The Bianconeri have reportedly offered the Canadian international a lucrative contract worth €6 million per year, plus €2 million in performance-based bonuses, extending until 2030.

Jonathan David 📸

Securing a prolific forward is seen as a critical piece of Juventus’ plan to regain domestic dominance and make a mark in European competitions.

Off the pitch, Comolli and Chiellini must also address the vacancy in the Sporting Director role. Top contenders include former Milan director Frederic Massara, ex-Bayern Munich man Hasan Salihamidzic, Diego Lopez and Javier Ribalta.

Additionally, there’s a possibility that Matteo Tognozzi could return to Turin to serve as Chief Scout. And adding valuable experience to the club’s scouting and recruitment network.

With Comolli at the helm, Juventus signals a commitment to both strategic restructuring and ambitious on-field targets. A blend of experience and forward-thinking that could shape the club’s trajectory for years to come reports today La Gazzetta dello Sport.

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