Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is set to leave as part of a major club restructure.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Juventus will part ways with Giuntoli as CEO John Elkann leads a sweeping corporate restructuring, aiming to reset the club following a frustrating and underwhelming 2024-25 campaign.
Why is Giuntoli Leaving Juventus?
Giuntoli arrived in Turin with a glowing reputation after masterminding Napoli’s Scudetto-winning season, but his tenure at Juventus has been marred by poor results, questionable managerial appointments, and an expensive yet underperforming squad rebuild.
He bet heavily on Thiago Motta, bringing him in from Bologna after orchestrating Max Allegri’s exit — despite the latter winning the Coppa Italia just weeks prior.
Motta’s reign lasted less than a season, and his influence on squad selection ultimately backfired, with many high-profile signings flopping spectacularly.
Juventus spent over €200 million in the summer of 2024, but the return on investment was meager. With Champions League elimination and a fourth-place finish secured only by the stumbles of rivals, the pressure mounted on Giuntoli. Now, it seems Juventus has had enough.
Who Will Replace Giuntoli?
Damien Comolli, formerly of Toulouse, is expected to step into a leadership role imminently, having resigned from his post in France last week. Matteo Tognozzi is also tipped for a return to Juventus to help guide the scouting and recruitment department.
Perhaps most intriguingly, club icon Giorgio Chiellini is reportedly being lined up for a promotion. His current position as Head of Football Institutional Relations could soon turn into a more prominent decision-making role.
For Juventus fans wondering how these changes might impact next season, particularly with the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup on the horizon, the answer may depend on who takes over the dugout.
Is Igor Tudor Staying? Juventus Managerial Uncertainty
Giuntoli turned to former Juve assistant Igor Tudor late in the season, giving him a nine-game contract that produced 18 points from a possible 27. That modest return was enough for a top-four finish, but the performances still left much to be desired.
Tudor’s future is uncertain, despite a clause in his deal triggering contract talks based on reaching the Champions League. Juve’s brass are still weighing options, and after Antonio Conte decided to stay at Napoli, Roberto Mancini is rumored to be the frontrunner should the club choose not to extend Tudor’s stay.
This managerial limbo could complicate Juventus’ transfer business — players are often reluctant to join clubs without a clear tactical direction or permanent manager.
Giuntoli’s Transfer Strategy in Tatters
Before his imminent exit, Giuntoli had compiled two sets of transfer targets: one full of marquee names, the other focused on budget-friendly future stars. Both plans are now in limbo.
With no clear sporting director or head coach in place, Juventus risk losing valuable ground to their Serie A rivals in the summer market.
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With Giuntoli expected to depart, a new structure is rapidly taking shape. But there are more questions than answers at the moment. Who will lead the team next season? What direction will recruitment take? And can Juventus regain its footing in both domestic and European competition?
The only certainty: big changes are underway at Continassa, and Giuntoli won’t be part of the next chapter.
