Damien Comolli Dismissed as Juventus General Manager After One Year
Damien Comolli was dismissed as Juventus general manager after one year due to poor results, including a 6th-place Serie A finish and failure to qualify for the Champions League. Club owner John Elkann made the decision, citing strategic missteps and a poor relationship with coach Luciano Spalletti. Giovanni Carnevali, former Sassuolo CEO, was appointed as his replacement on June 12, 2026, to lead the club’s restructuring.
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Juventus: Damien Comolli's Wife Criticizes Club After His Departure
Damien Comolli, general manager of Juventus since summer 2025, left the club's offices on June 12, 2026, a move expected internally for days. His wife, Selinay Comolli, posted on Instagram a message expressing relief: 'After all, it's not so bad to have a husband who doesn't work/think about a club 20 hours a day.' According to Corriere della Sera, her frequent presence in team areas, including sidelines and player-restricted zones, caused tension with coach Luciano Spalletti (67). The strained relationship between Comolli and Spalletti contributed to the separation. The article, published by Foot Mercato on June 13, 2026, highlights the personal and professional conflicts leading to Comolli's exit from the Serie A club.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertJuventus Appoints Giovanni Carnevali as General Manager After Damien Comolli's Departure
Juventus has announced the departure of general manager Damien Comolli by mutual agreement after just one season at the club. Comolli, who joined from Toulouse in summer 2025, thanked club chairman John Elkann and Exor for the opportunity. The Turin club immediately appointed Giovanni Carnevali, 65, as his successor. Carnevali arrives after 12 years at Sassuolo, where he was instrumental in recruitment and player development. The management change comes amid a difficult sporting period for Juventus, who finished 6th in Serie A, missing Champions League qualification, and were eliminated from the Champions League play-offs by Galatasaray.
Foot - actualités, mercato, info & vidéo en continuJuventus Appoints Giovanni Carnevali as New CEO After Damiano Comoli Resigns
Juventus Football Club announced on June 12, 2024, that CEO Damiano Comoli has resigned, effective immediately. Comoli, who joined the club in June 2025 (likely a typo for 2023 or earlier), thanked John Elkann, Exor, colleagues, and fans. The club's board appointed Giovanni Carnevali, former CEO of Sassuolo, as the new CEO and General Manager. Carnevali is praised for his role in Sassuolo's growth as a model of sustainability and talent development, and for his work on the Lega Serie A board. In his statement, Carnevali expressed pride and commitment to building a successful future for Juventus domestically and internationally.
虎扑 - 足球Damien Comolli Bids Farewell to Juventus After One Year
Damien Comolli has announced his departure from Juventus as Director of Operations, effective immediately, just one year after his arrival. In a farewell message published on June 12, 2026, Comolli thanked club chairman John Elkann, Exor, his colleagues, and Juventus fans for their support. He expressed best wishes for both the men's and women's teams for the upcoming season. Comolli, formerly an executive at Toulouse, will be succeeded by Giovanni Carnevali, who leaves Sassuolo after 12 years to take on the role of relaunching the bianconero club. The news was reported by Foot Mercato, a French football transfer news outlet.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertJuventus: Damien Comolli Replaced by Giovanni Carnevali
Juventus Football Club has dismissed general manager Damien Comolli, who had been under pressure for several weeks since his appointment in summer 2025. The Italian club announced on June 12, 2026, that Giovanni Carnevali has been appointed as the new CEO and general manager. The board of directors stated the change aims to strengthen the sporting and industrial project of the Bianconeri. The decision was first reported by Italian press and confirmed by an official Juventus statement on social media.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertDamien Comolli Departs Juventus After One Year as General Manager
Damien Comolli is leaving his role as general manager of Juventus Turin after just one year, following a series of meetings led by club president John Elkann. According to Sky Italia, Elkann made the decision to dismiss Comolli due to dissatisfaction with his strategic choices during the last transfer window and a reportedly poor relationship with coach Luciano Spalletti. Comolli will be replaced by Giovanni Carnevali, who is leaving Sassuolo after 12 years to take on the task of relaunching the bianconero club. The official announcement is expected on Friday, June 12, 2026. The article, published by Foot Mercato, highlights the internal turmoil at Juventus as the club seeks a new direction under Carnevali's leadership.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertDamien Comolli Dismissed as Juventus General Manager After One Year
Damien Comolli, the former president of Toulouse FC, has been dismissed from his role as general manager of Juventus Turin after just one year. The French executive, who joined the club as sporting director in 2025 and was promoted to general manager in October, was let go due to poor on-field results. Juventus finished 6th in Serie A, failing to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in 14 years (excluding the 2023-2024 season when the club was banned from European competitions). The decision was made by club owner John Elkann, and the official announcement is expected shortly. The report also notes that goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez is nearing a move to Juventus.
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