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Comolli tipped for key role in Juventus board overhaul Toulouse president Damien Comolli could become a key figure on Juventus’ new-look board, as the Bianconeri prepare for a major overhaul that is also expected to include the appointment of a new head coach following Igor Tudor’s departure. Comolli, who previously held roles at Arsenal, Tottenham, and Liverpool, was linked with a move to Milan last season. However, Gerry Cardinale ultimately decided against hiring him, opting to keep the Rossoneri’s management team intact. ............ Speculation is growing around Comolli’s potential arrival at the Allianz Stadium, where he would take on a prominent role in the club’s hierarchy alongside Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini. ............ Together, Comolli and Chiellini would be tasked with shaping a new era at Juventus — and one of their first key decisions could involve appointing Antonio Conte. ........... . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/comolli-role-juventus-board/

Official: Comolli appointed general manager of Juventus Juventus have officially announced the appointment of Damien Comolli as the club’s new General Manager, following his recent departure from Ligue 1 side Toulouse. Comolli will report directly to CEO Maurizio Scanavino, and will be responsible for overseeing the football side of the men’s team as well as the marketing and commercial departments. ............ The 52-year-old has worked in a number of different roles ............ including spells as a scout with Arsenal, as well as directorship roles with the likes of Liverpool, Tottenham, Saint-Etienne and Fenerbahce. Most recently, he was President of Ligue 1 side Toulouse, but resigned at the end of May in order to take on his new job with Juventus. “I am thrilled and privileged to join a Club distinguished by its history, identity and ambitious vision,” Comolli said in a statement published on the Juventus website. “From the very first day, I will dedicate my experience to Juventus with the ultimate goal of achieving victory — just as Juventus is meant to, and as our fans rightfully expect.” ............ . Read more -> https://football-italia.net/official-comolli-appointed-juventus-gm/

Juventus searching for new sporting director: Four names emerge Juventus have kickstarted a major managerial overhaul, but the identity of the new sporting director remains shrouded in mystery. On Monday, the club announced the appointment of Damien Comolli as General Director. ............ Comolli will be supported by Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini who has been elevated to the role of Director of Football Strategy. ............ Four profiles have emerged, beginning with Ricky Massara. The former Roma and Milan director knows Italian football inside out, and has recently left his role at Stade Rennais. The second option on the table is the young Diego Lopez. The 35-year-old Spaniard has already made a name for himself, first as a Chief Scout and then as a sporting director at Lens. ............ The third candidate mentioned by the Turin-based newspaper is Matteo Tognozzi, the former Juventus Chief Scout who brought the likes of Dean Huijsen, Matias Soule and Kenan Yildiz to Turin. ............ Finally, the source mentions Hasan Salihamidzic, a former Juventus player who has Chiellini’s esteem. The 48-year-old Bosnian hasn’t held an official role since leaving Bayern Munich in 2023. He served as a sporting director and a sporting CEO at the Bavarian club. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-searching-for-new-sporting-director-four-names-emerge/

Juventus 2024-25 Season Ratings: The Fullbacks Every year when we write our season reviews, we verify which players belong in which category/group of positions. ............ But for some positions in some seasons, it’s a little more complicated. This season, the fullbacks was one of those. Was Andrea Cambiaso more a fullback, a wingback, or a central midfielder? Did Timothy Weah play enough at right back to be grouped into the fullbacks category? And what about Weston “I-play-everywhere-except-center-back-and-goalkeeper” McKennie? ............ Juan Cabal — s/v I don’t have an official rule about the minimum number of minutes that players have to play in order to receive a season rating. However, I generally believe that if they had fewer than 10 appearances, there’s not enough data to give them a rating. Unfortunately, Cabal (and a few others) was in this category as he suffered a season-ending knee injury while on international duty with Colombia in November. ............ Juventus purchased the 24-year-old Colombian left back from Hellas Verona for a little less than €13 million. ............ Once again, it’s difficult to give a definitive analysis of Cabal given that he played only a handful of games this season. Based on what I’ve seen so far, I think that when he returns to full fitness he will be a very useful player for Juventus. He’s strong offensively but, unlike most modern fullbacks, doesn’t sacrifice his defensive duties for the opportunity to constantly bomb forward in attack. ............ Jonas Rouhi — s/v Here we have another fullback who most fans have probably forgotten about due to his lack of appearances for the team. But unlike Cabal, Rouhi doesn’t have the excuse of injury to explain why has played so little. ............ I don’t think Rouhi is a failure at all. However, I think in the few games he did play this season, it looked like playing in the Serie A was just a little too much, too soon for him. Motta gave him a few opportunities, but he seemed overwhelmed and unable to keep up with the pace of the games he played in. He was regularly included in the senior squad throughout the season but was on the bench almost every game. ............ Alberto Costa — s/v Another senza volta! This has to be a season record. In fairness, the Portuguese fullback has been at Juventus for less than six months, which means he had few opportunities to play. But, in the handful of games that he played, he looked promising. Standing 6-foot-1 inches and 172 pounds, the 21-year old has a sizable physique which allows him to outmuscle physical wingers and/or strikers that drift out wide. Though it’s a small sample size at Juve, he has shown to be defensively solid — which, once again, is a trait in fullbacks that the modern football fan seems to disregard. ............ Nicolò Savona — 7 Finally, a rating! Motta surprised everyone when he gave the Next Gen graduate his full senior debut in the 3-0 home victory over Como on the first matchday of the season. And what a pleasant surprise it was. Savona hit the ground running in the first couple of months of the season. He’s roughly the same height and weight as Costa (192 cm vs. 186 cm; 79 kg vs. 78 kg) and used his physique well to defend on crosses and to provide a threat on attacking set pieces. For his young age, he has showed impressive tactical flexibility by occasionally playing as a right-sided center back in a back three, wing back, and (to lesser success) left back. ............ Nevertheless, Savona is another defender who should be trusted with more games and responsibility in the Juventus defense. Later in the season he got caught out positionally a few times (sometimes leading to goals), so he definitely needs to work on that next season. And there’s definitely some potential for him to develop as a (right-sided) center back. ............ Andrea Cambiaso — 7 Like Savona, Cambiaso’s season was characterized by his performances before and after a significant injury. Before his ankle injury in early December, Cambiaso was sensational and continued his great performances from the 2023-24 season. His tactical intelligence and great passing allow him to play as a fullback in defense and wide central midfielder (mezzala) in attack. He defends well in 1-on-1 situations but because of his positional fluidity can be caught out of position from time to time. But then came the freak ankle injury that he sustained when blocking a shot against Bologna. He simply wasn’t the same after that. ............ Overall, I give him an 8 for his pre-injury form and 6.5 for his post-injury performances, which I averaged to a 7 (I chose to round down here). As we’ve seen with McKennie, the type of tactical flexibility that players like them provide is an invaluable asset that this team needs in order to compete for silverware. Let’s hope that he remains a Juventus player next season. . Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/6/2/24431890/juventus-2024-25-season-ratings-the-fullbacks-andrea-cambiaso-juan-cabal-alberto-costa-nicolo-savona

Elkann reassures Tudor on Juventus position ahead of transitional week Juventus head coach Igor Tudor has reportedly received an important phone call from the club’s majority owner John Elkann. The club is currently in the middle of a transitional period, with Damien Comolli officially appointed as Juventus General Director, and Giorgio Chiellini elevated to a more significant role. On the other hand, Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli and some of his collaborators are heading towards the exit door. ............ The 46-year-old initially signed until the end of the season, but he triggered an automatic renewal clause until June 2026 after securing Champions League qualification. This left the management with a big dilemma: Confirm Tudor for next season or replace him with a more experienced profile. The Bianconeri launched a staunch attempt to lure Antonio Conte back to Turin, but Napoli eventually convinced him to stay. Moreover, Gian Piero Gasperini is already on the cusp of signing for Roma, reaching the point of no return. ............ Therefore, the chances of seeing Tudor at the helm next season have significantly increased, as the management will only replace him with a top-notch profile who genuinely wins the hierarchy’s favour. Aside from Elkann’s reassurance, Tudor will also meet Comolli on Wednesday in a face-to-face summit to share their thoughts on the project, but the two men have already crossed paths before during the coach’s time in France. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/elkann-reassures-tudor-on-juventus-position-ahead-of-transitional-week/

Juventus confirm Giorgio Chiellini’s new role – Main duties revealed Juventus have confirmed the top managerial shake-up embodied by the arrival of Damien Comolli and the elevation of Giorgio Chiellini. ............ The Italian defender returned to the club this season as a director, and has been gradually integrated into the hierarchy in preparation for a bigger role. Well, the time has now come for Chiellini to assume larger duties. On Monday morning, Juventus released a statement on the club’s official website confirming Comolli’s appointment as General Director. ............ The same statement reveals that Chiellini has been appointed as the club’s new Director of Football Strategy and will report directly to Comolli. ............ The Euro 2020 winner will act as the link between the club’s various departments. The source expects him to assume important responsibilities within the club, in addition to having a say in the major corporate decisions. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-confirm-giorgio-chiellini-new-role-main-duties-revealed/

O Mancini o Simone Inzaghi ...... Amala pazza Juve amala .....

Juventus squad takes clear stance on Tudor as Comolli prepares to make a decision The future of Igor Tudor is still hanging in the balance, as incoming Juventus general director Damien Comolli will have a major decision to make upon his arrival. The Bianconeri appointed the Croatian in March to take over from Thiago Motta who completely lost the plot. Tudor succeeded in guaranteeing a Top four finish, which was the club’s announced objective, and is now preparing to lead the squad in the FIFA Club World Cup. ............ The former Toulouse president will examine the situation closely in the first few days following his official appointment, which should take place on Monday. While the candidacies of Conte and Gasperini have faded, Stefano Pioli, Roberto Mancini and Marco Silva have been suggested as potential candidates for the Juventus hot seat. Therefore, it remains to be seen if Comolli will decide to stick with Tudor or opt for a managerial change. ............ Moreover, Tudor has the full backing of the Juventus locker room, for whatever that’s worth. The Bianconeri players had a poor relationship with Motta, but they were able to strike a solid bond with the Croatian. Therefore, the squad has rallied behind Tudor, with several ‘senators’ expressing their desire to extend their collaboration with him beyond the current campaign, so it remains to be seen if the management will oblige. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-squad-tudor-comolli-decision/

Elkann & Comolli identify three Juventus ‘untouchables’ & three expandables Ahead of the Champions League final, an important summit took place in Munich featuring Juventus majority owner John Elkann, club director Giorgio Chiellini, and incoming general director Damien Comolli. ............ All three men agreed that Kenan Yildiz must be put at the forefront of the club’s project, highlighting his great importance to the cause. The Juventus officials consider the Turkiye international not only a key figure on the pitch, but also fundamental on the marketing front. Therefore, the Bianconeri plan to present the 20-year-old with a new contract offer after the Club World Cup, as they would like to tie him down with a new and improved contract, although he had only signed a renewal last August. ............ In addition to Yildiz, Juventus have also identified Khephren Thuram and Andrea Cambiaso as the two other ‘untouchable’ stars. ............ On the contrary, the directors pinpointed Nicolo Savona, Douglas Luiz and Samuel Mbangula as the three players who could be offloaded in the summer to make room for new arrivals. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/elkann-comolli-identify-three-juventus-untouchables-three-expandables/

Ricky Massara could become Comolli’s right-hand man at Juventus Juventus are reportedly looking to add Ricky Massara to their top management to support Damien Comolli in the sporting department. A major turmoil is currently taking place at Continassa, as Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli and his collaborators are expected to pay the price for a disappointing campaign. Moreover, Francesco Calvo, Managing Director of Revenue and Football Development, has also asked to leave the club. On the other hand, Damien Comolli has resigned from his post as Toulouse president, as he’s expected to be appointed Juventus general director on Monday. The Frenchman may need a right-hand man who helps him run the football department, thus rekindling the old partnership between Giuseppe Marotta and Fabio Paratici. Juventus have identified Massara as the right man for the job. ............ Therefore, it remains to be seen if the experienced director would make his return to Italian football through the Bianconeri gates. It should also be noted that Juventus have brought back their former Chief Scout, Matteo Tognozzi, following a two-year spell at Granada. ............ . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/ricky-massara-could-become-comollis-right-hand-man-at-juventus/

Mi sembra che faccia un discorso piuttosto confuso e contradittorio. Non ama la mediocritá ma non gli interessa vincere. L'importante é non perdere. Insomma non vuole vincere e non vuole perdere. Batteremo il record dei pareggi fatti in questa stagione appena finita?

Juventus closing in on agreement to keep one of their on-loan stars Juventus are reportedly making significant progress in their attempts to keep Francisco Conceicao for the FIFA Club World Cup. The global tournament will take place in the United States between June 14 and July, but this timing has caused a stir for the participants, as some of their players are running on contracts expiring on June 30. This is also the case for Juventus who have signed Conceicao, Randal Kolo Muani and Renato Veiga on loan until the end of the season, and they don’t have the option to buy them outright. ............ Therefore, Conceicao is now expected to be a part of the squad for the USA in the middle of the month. Daniele Rugani and Filip Kostic will also be reinstated after returning from loan spells at Ajax and Fenerbahce, respectively. On the other hand, keeping Kolo Muani and Veiga remains a more difficult task, as finding agreements with Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea won’t be easy. As the source explains, PSG might be willing to negotiate, so Juventus still have some hope on that front, but the West Londoners are apparently keen to reintegrate Veiga in Enzo Maresca’s squad, which will be a painful blow for Tudor. . Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-closing-in-on-agreement-to-keep-one-of-their-on-loan-stars/

Il nostro forum ha accompagnato le nostre esistenze nei momenti esaltanti come nei momenti difficili. Ci siamo potuti sfogare e potuto sfottere gli avversari, abbiamo goduto dopo le vittorie e consolati a vicenda dopo le delusioni piú cocenti. Le nostre vite si sono evolute insieme al nostro forum. Ragazzi/e sono diventati/e uomini/donne durante questi lunghi anni. Figli sono nati, parenti e amici hanno lasciato questo mondo. E il forum ha fatto lo stesso: utenti che sono diventati nostri amici hanno smesso di frequentare perché presi dalle cose importanti della vita. Altri hanno preso il loro posto ma nessun utente/componente dello staff puó essere dimenticato perché ha lasciato la sua impronta nella storia del forum. In questa circostanza voglio ricordare l'utente Gian, passato a miglior vita giá da alcuni anni. Ma ognuno di noi ha certamente conosciuto qualche persona "speciale" in questo posto virtuale. Era il forum piú bello prima oppure adesso? Non riesco a rispondere. Il forum lo fanno gli utenti e finché ci saranno nuovi iscritti e la partecipazione resterá alta, potremo fare sempre meglio. Lunga vita al forum. Io ci saró sempre finché la salute e la mente mi sorreggeranno.

Parla Comolli: "Ricordo di più le sconfitte. Finali perse, titoli persi… mi tornano in mente più delle vittorie. Vincere non mi interessa veramente. L’unica cosa positiva del vincere è non perdere. Mi sveglio ogni giorno per non perdere. Non mi sveglio per vincere. Mi sveglio per non perdere le partite e per non essere mediocre, non essere nella media. Le sconfitte mi fanno molto più male del piacere che mi dà vincere. Ho perso alcune finali di coppa, finali europee, cose così… Ci penso molto di più che alle vittorie. "Cosa mi dà fastidio nel lavoro? Non sopporto la mediocrità. Se ci sono persone mediocri intorno a me, non possono restare. Non sopporto la mediocrità. E non capisco come qualcuno possa non essere un gran lavoratore. Semplicemente non è nel mio DNA, nel mio software… anzi, hardware. Non lo capisco proprio".

Chissá perché ma questo non mi meraviglia affatto ......