Damien Comolli - General Manager

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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. ...........

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/comolli-role-juventus-board/

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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.” ............

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Who is new Juventus GM Comolli? Everything you need to know

 

 

Juventus have officially announced the appointment of former Toulouse President Damien Comolli as the club’s new General Manager. Here is a look at his career to date and a reminder of everything you need to know about him.

 

Comolli grew up playing youth football in the academy of AS Monaco before going on to accept a job on the coaching staff with the club’s U16 side. ............

 

Comolli was on the books at Monaco under Arsene Wenger’s reign, and the pair would later team up again in England with Arsenal. Comolli moved to North London in 1996 and spent seven seasons as a European scout for the Gunners. ............

 

Comolli has been credited with bringing the likes of Kolo Toure, Emmanuel Eboue and Gael Clichy to the Premier League from his time at Arsenal.

 

The list of names that Comolli has introduced to England does not stop there, however. He was also heavily involved in the transfer that brought future Ballon d’Or winner Luka Modric to White Hart Lane while working as director of football at Tottenham in 2008. ............

 

And, in his role as director of football strategy with Liverpool from 2010 onwards, Comolli was cited as being the man who brought both Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll to Anfield on deadline day of the January 2011 transfer window. ............

 

Barring a brief spell with Galatasaray, Comolli took a long period out of the game after his Liverpool job, before being appointed as director of football with Toulouse, where he served as President until last week.

 

Following promotion from Ligue 2 in 2021-22, Toulouse went on to win the Coupe de France in 2023, which resulted in a spot in the Europa League for 2023-24. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/who-is-new-juventus-gm-comolli/

 

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Two priorities for Comolli as new Juventus era begins

 

 

New Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli will begin his tenure at the Allianz Stadium today, meeting coach Igor Tudor and discussing transfer strategies with Giorgio Chiellini. ............

 

Comolli is currently at Continassa and will actively start working today. ............

 

The coach’s contract was extended until 2026 after achieving Champions League qualification, and his chances of remaining in charge for the 2025-26 season are increasing, but will also depend on the results during the Club World Cup and his relationship with Comolli. ............

 

The priorities are players currently on loan at the club, which the Old Lady wants to keep for the Club World Cup.

 

Negotiations with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani and Chelsea for Renato Veiga are ongoing, while Francisco Conceiçao is expected to remain with the club, extending his loan from Porto.

 

Juventus remain interested in Jonathan David and have offered the Canada international a €6m-a-year contract plus €2m add-ons until 2030. ............

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Read more -> https://football-italia.net/two-priorities-comolli-new-juventus-era-begins/

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Comolli talks winning ‘obsession,’ approach at first Juventus press conference

 

 

Damien Comolli wasted little time Tuesday saying who Juventus’ manager next season would be, with the club deciding to stick with Igor Tudor after he joined them on an interim basis in mid-March. But there was still plenty of curiosity about what Juventus’ new general manager had to say even beyond his opening remarks.

 

Mostly because up until this point, the 52-year-old Comolli was a relative unknown in the circles of those who are very focused on Serie A. ............

 

At his introductory press conference, Comolli hit on a variety of topics — from his approach to building a roster and approaching the sport in 2025, how data influences his decision making process, what Giorgio Chiellini’s role in this new-look front office will be and the remaining spots that need to be filled alongside him. ............

 

“I think identity is fundamental in the current sports industry. We are in the entertainment business, we gift emotions, but it is important to create a strong identity. The “moneyball” model aims to rationalise a very irrational industry like football. This model has helped me make the right, considered choices, based on careful evaluation. We mustn’t be afraid of this association between data and football because it can prove useful. My obsession is to try to win, but also to try to improve every day to gain an advantage over other teams, and for me, the best way to do that is to use data.” ............

 

“I have been working with data for 25 years now, I have a background in data analysis. I have never come across a more rational approach than that linked to data analysis. We will use data in different areas; it will guide us in measuring the strength of our team compared to our opponents, but data will also help us manage our business strategy. It is fundamental at all levels: it is part of my life and I know exactly how it works because I have used it in my previous experiences.” ............

 

“We will have a Sporting Director who will be responsible for transfer dealings and will also be part of the committee mentioned above, with a focus on the youth sector. There will also be a Technical Director who will have other responsibilities and will also report to me.” ............

 

“Giorgio Chiellini will have a strategic role, not just a role focused on the pitch but also off it. He will also be a key figure in the commercial sphere. There are several aspects that we are working on together. Giorgio and I will move from one area to another and discuss things on a daily basis. We have also set up a Football Strategy Committee, of which Giorgio will be a member.” ............

 

“We talked about the current squad, obviously taking Tudor’s approach into account. There are certainly adjustments to be made, but I can tell you that there will be no radical changes.” ............

 

“The first time I met the owners, I said that I would do everything to try to win every competition we played in. That doesn’t mean we’ll succeed, but that has to be the ambition. When you wear the Juventus jersey, you have to take to the pitch to win every time. I want to convey my passion to the club, but I know it’s already there and I’ll make sure it stays strong.”

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