Cristiano Giuntoli

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Damascelli says Giuntoli does not have the power to sack Motta

 

 

Cristiano Giuntoli is widely regarded as the main decision-maker at Juventus, and many expect him to determine the future of Thiago Motta.

The former midfielder has struggled in his role as manager, and there is a growing belief that his time on the Juventus bench is coming to an end. Despite his difficulties, the club appears to be waiting until the end of the season before making any final decisions regarding his future. ............

 

Under his leadership, Juventus have taken steps to reinforce the squad and build a team capable of competing at the highest level. However, journalist Tony Damascelli has now questioned whether Giuntoli truly has the authority to make such a crucial decision. ............

 

“He has no authority to confirm or sack the coach. The final decision always lies with the majority shareholder or the CEO, who were clearly occupied elsewhere. Giuntoli merely delivered the statements that were expected of him. From the coach, however, perhaps it would have been reasonable to expect his resignation.” ............

 

This raises questions about the real power structure at Juventus and whether Giuntoli is simply a figurehead when it comes to managerial decisions. While he may play a significant role in player recruitment and overall sporting direction, it seems the final say on the club’s head coach remains with the upper management. ............

 

The situation is now at a critical point, and Juventus must assess whether Motta is the right man to lead them forward. If he fails to turn things around, the club will have no choice but to seek a new manager who can restore their competitive edge.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/journalist-says-giuntoli-does-not-have-the-power-to-sack-motta/

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Giuntoli’s job also at risk if Juve don’t qualify for the Champions League

 

 

With how Juventus went into the international break, seeing the rumor mill turned into overdrive has not been a very surprising development. It’s two weeks to speculate and potentially set things up for Juve’s return to the field next Saturday, March 29, against Genoa — a game that has already been described as the potential final game for manager Thiago Motta.

 

But what about the man who hired him?

 

Juventus’ Champions League future will end up being a huge factor in the job status of Chief Football Officer Cristiano Giuntoli, who has a contract that runs through 2028. If Juve don’t qualify for Europe’s premier club competition, then Giuntoli’s job will certainly be at risk as the club continues to evaluate all options following a 2024-25 season that has not gone according to play for both the man who has constructed this roster and the one in charge of putting together the starting lineup each matchday.

 

Basically: “If Motta is at risk today due to an understandable reflection by the management, it seems equally clear that Giuntoli — head of the sports area — is under discussion as the person responsible for the project.” ............

 

Juventus’ game against Genoa next weekend could be the final one Motta coaches in Turin if he does not get a positive result, with former Juve defender Igor Tudor reportedly the top candidate to take over in a caretaker role for the rest of the season. ............

 

That falls on the man who ended up signing them just as much — if not more — than the man who Giuntoli hired to manage the team. As much as we hear about “the project,” he is the man who has put all of this together, and that means potentially missing out on the Champions League next season after all this expenditure would be a major hinderance to Juventus’ immediate and long-term future.

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Read more -> https://www.blackwhitereadallover.com/2025/3/21/24391073/juventus-cristiano-giuntoli-thiago-motta-2025-serie-a-champions-league-team-management

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Juventus could also sack Giuntoli at the end of this season

 

 

Juventus placed a huge responsibility on Cristiano Giuntoli at the start of this season when he was appointed as the club’s new sporting director. Having enjoyed considerable success at Napoli, Giuntoli’s impressive track record earned him the prestigious role at Juventus, with the Bianconeri aiming to reclaim their dominance in Italian football. ............

 

If Juventus fail to qualify for the Champions League by the end of the season, the club could make a similar decision regarding Giuntoli’s future. His primary objective this season was to secure a top-four finish, and failure to do so may result in consequences for him, just as it did for Motta.

 

The expectations are clear: results must improve, and Juventus cannot afford further underachievement. The pressure is mounting on all individuals within the club, and Giuntoli, as the sporting director, must deliver on his commitments. If the team fails to meet the necessary goals by the season’s end, Giuntoli could find himself paying the price for the club’s shortcomings. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-could-also-sack-giuntoli-at-the-end-of-this-season/

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Giuntoli explains Thiago Motta’s sacking and Tudor’s future at Juventus: “We hope to continue”

 

 

Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli addressed the controversial sacking of Thiago Motta while unveiling Igor Tudor as the club’s new head coach. ............

 

“Good morning, everyone. I wanted to start this conference by thanking Thiago Motta and the staff for their commitment,” said Giuntoli during Thursday’s press conference.

 

“I wanted to clarify the relationship with Thiago. It is and will remain a great relationship of esteem, respect and daily discussion. I strongly believe he can be a great coach. I wish him all the best. ............

 

 

The Juventus director then turned his attention to the man sitting beside him, explaining why the club decided to appoint Tudor, while revealing that this temporary choice could turn into a permanent one at the end of the season.

 

“We chose Igor, not only for his past as a player and assistant coach, which certainly made him fit in quickly, but for his technical, human and moral qualities.

 

“Igor will remain with us until the end of the season, including the World Cup, then we will sit around a table, as we hope to continue together, because we think he can have important qualities to carry the project forward. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giuntoli-explains-thiago-motta-sacking-and-tudor-future-at-juventus-we-hope-to-continue/

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Maifredi says Giuntoli has not helped the last two Juventus managers

 

 

 

Juventus have appointed a new manager, with Igor Tudor accepting the challenge of becoming their second head coach of the season. His task is clear: to salvage the club’s campaign and secure Champions League qualification for next season. With only a few matches remaining, the Bianconeri are at serious risk of missing out on a top-four finish, a scenario that would be considered a significant failure for a club of their stature. ............

 

Cristiano Giuntoli, Juventus’ sporting director, has been a key figure in managerial decisions at the club. Since taking on his role, he has had to oversee multiple coaching changes, beginning with Massimiliano Allegri. Giuntoli has maintained that he has always provided full support to the club’s managers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to succeed. However, not everyone shares this view. ............

 

 

former Juventus manager Gigi Maifredi has expressed a contrasting opinion, suggesting that Giuntoli has not been sufficiently supportive of the last two head coaches. Maifredi stated:

 

“Like me, Thiago Motta arrived in Turin believing he was a god on earth and hit his face against the locker room. His mistake was thinking that at Juve he could coach like he did at Bologna. Giuntoli didn’t help him, just as he hadn’t helped Allegri.” ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/pundit-says-giuntoli-has-not-helped-the-last-two-juventus-managers/

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Thiago Motta refused Cristiano Giuntoli’s tactical advice

 

 

Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli had reportedly given Thiago Motta a piece of advice, which the latter dismissed. ............

 

Nevertheless, what started as a close-knit bond failed to stand the test of time and atrocious results.

 

So towards the end of his days at the club, the 42-year-old tactician found himself increasingly exiled, with the management offering him little to no backing, whether in public or in private (as were told). ............

 

Since then, both men have categorically denied this repulsive tale, but it is widely believed that the relationship between the two was no longer ideal, especially in the days that preceded the coach’s sacking. ............

 

Giuntoli proposed a new tactical system, but Motta wasn’t interested.

 

The club director felt that the squad at the manager’s disposal was capable of playing with three defenders, but the head coach insisted on his 4-2-3-1 formation until the bitter end.

 

Hence, the fact that Igor Tudor has immediately adopted a 3-4-2-1 system perhaps wasn’t a coincidence after all.

 

The Croatian has been deploying this formation since the start of his managerial career, which may have been one of the factors that influenced Giuntoli’s decision when choosing Motta’s replacement. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/report-thiago-motta-refused-cristiano-giuntoli-tactical-advice/

 

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What Giuntoli did in the Juventus dressing room after win over Lecce

 

 

Juventus secured a 2–1 victory over Lecce at the weekend, continuing their encouraging run of form under the guidance of Igor Tudor, who has made a strong impression since taking over as head coach. ............

 

The Bianconeri have shown renewed confidence and consistency in recent matches, and their current squad boasts a wealth of talent capable of challenging for honours. Given the quality within the team, many anticipated a victory over Lecce, particularly with the momentum Juventus have built in recent weeks. ............

 

Following the win, there was a notable moment in the dressing room involving Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli. Giuntoli entered the dressing room post-match to address the squad, clearly pleased with the performance and result. In a gesture that underscored the unity at the club, he reportedly winked at Tudor and assured him that he would take charge of the next team talk.

 

Such interactions may appear minor, but they reflect a growing sense of harmony between the managerial staff and club hierarchy—something that can have a positive ripple effect throughout the squad. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-giuntoli-did-in-the-juventus-dressing-room-after-win-over-lecce/

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Giuntoli reveals when Juventus will decide Tudor’s fate, confirms talks with Chelsea & other clubs

 

Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli discussed the future of Igor Tudor as well as the club’s on-loan players. ............

 

Prior to the contest Parma vs Juventus, Giuntoli only had positive things to say about the 46-year-old’s work.

 

The club official insisted that Juventus will take their time to evaluate whether to keep Tudor on a permanent basis or seek a new manager. Hence, the decision will only be made after the club’s participation in the FIFA Club World which will be held in the USA between mid-June and mid-July.

 

“We’ve been clear from the beginning. The hope is to stay together, but it’s a decision we’ll take after the Club World Cup,” said Giuntoli in his pre-match interview. ............

 

“We are talking with the clubs of the players on dry loans, and we count on the players’ will. These decisions will be taken at the end of the season. We are talking, and we hope to find a suitable solution.”

 

The players in question are Renato Veiga (Chelsea), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain) and Francisco Conceicao (Porto).

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/giuntoli-reveals-when-juventus-will-decide-igor-tudor-fate-chelsea/

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What could become of Giuntoli if Juventus does not make the top four

Cristiano Giuntoli is feeling the heat at Juventus as the club’s poor season has raised questions about the sporting director’s decisions. Hired to oversee a rebuild and return the Bianconeri to the top of Italian football, Giuntoli has been given full control over transfers and managerial appointments. However, his efforts so far have yielded mixed results, and the pressure is mounting. ............

 

This season, however, has seen Juventus struggle for consistency. After parting ways with Allegri, Giuntoli appointed Thiago Motta to usher in a new era. But Motta failed to meet expectations and has already been dismissed. Igor Tudor has since taken over, but the team remains in a battle to secure a Champions League spot, a far cry from the dominant Juventus sides of recent years. ............

 

Despite heavy investment in players over the last two transfer windows, Juve have lacked identity and fluidity on the pitch. This underperformance has naturally turned the spotlight on Giuntoli. However the club has no intention of sacking him just yet. Instead, they are planning to bring in Juventus legend Giorgio Chiellini to work alongside him in a key leadership role. Chiellini’s return would add experience, stability, and a strong connection to the club’s traditions.

 

The decision to pair Giuntoli with Chiellini signals that Juventus still has faith in the sporting director but wants to strengthen the structure around him. ............

 

For now, though, the board remains behind him, but the margin for error is quickly shrinking.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/what-could-become-of-giuntoli-if-juventus-does-not-make-the-top-four/

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Giancarlo Marocchi argues Giuntoli only made one good signing

 

 

Former Juventus star Giancarlo Marocchi blasts the club’s summer transfer campaign under Cristiano Giuntoli.

 

The Bianconeri spent circa 180 million euros on new signings last summer, while another four players arrived in January.

 

Nevertheless, most of the new arrivals have fallen wide off the mark, especially the club’s two most expensive additions, Teun Koopmeiners and Douglas Luiz. ............

 

Therefore, Marocchi hasn’t been impressed with Giuntoli’s work in Turin, only sparing Khephren Thuram’s transfer.

 

“Juventus are in a very difficult situation. Now, Tudor is trying to keep them focused, but, given how they play, one would be tempted to change them all aside from Thuram, who is a certainty among the new signings,” argued the 59-year-old.

 

“Obviously, it is not possible. There are other old players too, like Locatelli, who have proved to be positive and always present. The most difficult moment for Giuntoli will be when he has to decide who is confirmed and who must go.” ............

 

Marocchi certainly has a point, as several Juventus players have been underperforming this season.

 

But in addition to Thuram, one could also mention Pierre Kalulu as another summer signing who managed to prove his worth overall, as well as Michele Di Gregorio, who has been solid on most occasions.

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/former-juventus-midfielder-argues-giuntoli-only-made-one-good-signing/

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One area that Cristiano Giuntoli has failed so far at Juventus

 

 

Juventus have placed their trust in Cristiano Giuntoli to restore the club to the summit of Italian football. The sporting director joined last season following a highly successful period at Napoli, where he was instrumental in assembling a squad that ultimately secured the Serie A title. During his tenure with the Partenopei, Napoli consistently performed at a high level, and Giuntoli’s influence was widely recognised as a key factor in their domestic triumph. ............

 

However, despite his reputation, Giuntoli’s early performance at Juventus has come under scrutiny. One area in particular where he has underdelivered is in the transfer market. The report highlights a number of decisions regarding player sales and acquisitions that have not yielded the desired results. Juventus have parted ways with players such as Dean Huijsen, Moise Kean, and Nicolo Fagioli, all of whom have gone on to perform well elsewhere. In contrast, the individuals brought in to replace them have largely failed to make a meaningful impact, raising questions about the strategic direction of the club’s transfer policy. ............

 

Giuntoli now faces the challenge of quickly correcting course. With limited time to impress, he must begin making sound and effective decisions if he is to succeed in his role and help steer Juventus back to the top of Italian football. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/one-area-that-cristiano-giuntoli-has-failed-so-far-at-juventus/

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Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli risks the sack – His future depends on two factors

 

 

The future of Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli is reportedly hanging in the balance, as the hierarchy could decide to wield the axe.

 

The 53-year-old made a name for himself during his spell at Carpi and then went on to find great success at Napoli. ............

 

Therefore, Giuntoli’s first real transfer campaign at the helm was last summer, overseeing a major overhaul. ............

 

However, several of the director’s acquisitions have failed to impress thus far, and his chosen head coach, Thiago Motta, endured an abysmal eight months at Continassa before being taken out of his misery.

 

Therefore, Giuntoli’s work has been under great scrutiny, and Juventus majority owner, John Elkann, could decide to remove him from his post.

 

As the source explains, Champions League qualification could play a decisive factor in the equation, as the director is unlikely to be sacked if the club secures a place in Europe’s elite club competition, which has been identified as the main objective of the campaign.

 

On the contrary, Giuntoli would be at a major risk of losing his job if the team falls short in this regard. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-cristiano-giuntoli-risks-sack/

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Should Juventus start another rebuild in the summer including changing Giuntoli?

 

 

Juventus have made several difficult decisions over the past two seasons as they attempt to recover from another damaging scandal. In the wake of Andrea Agnelli’s departure, John Elkann, who traditionally remains at a distance from day-to-day football operations, took a more active role in the club’s restructuring.

 

Elkann placed significant trust in Cristiano Giuntoli by appointing him to oversee football matters and lead the club’s rebuilding efforts. Giuntoli arrived with strong credentials and was given the authority to make key strategic decisions, including selecting a new head coach following the dismissal of Max Allegri.

 

Giuntoli’s first major decision came with the appointment of Thiago Motta, who was brought in to guide the team at the beginning of the current season. ............

 

Since Giuntoli’s arrival, Juventus have gone through three different managers, with the last two being directly chosen by him. ............

 

Juventus may consider another major overhaul in the summer if the team fails to secure qualification for the next edition of the Champions League. The consequences of such a failure would likely go beyond just the playing staff and coaching team.

 

The report suggests that Giuntoli and other board members could also be at risk of being replaced as part of a wider restructuring effort. Elkann is determined to return Juventus to the top of Italian football and appears ready to make difficult decisions if current strategies continue to fall short. ............

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Read more -> https://www.juvefc.com/should-juventus-start-another-rebuild-in-the-summer-including-changing-giuntoli/

 

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