Juventus has announced that Damien Comolli has departed from the club by mutual agreement, and he will be succeeded by former Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali, who will take on the roles of Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
This management shake-up at Juventus sees the replacement of French director Comolli with Carnevali.
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Comolli joined the Bianconeri a year ago as General Manager and was promoted to CEO in November 2025.
Growing tensions with head coach Luciano Spalletti, despite him signing a new contract until 2028 in April, contributed to Comolli’s exit.
Disagreements surrounding transfer strategies ultimately led to his departure, which was confirmed in an extraordinary board of directors meeting on Friday morning.
Juventus issued a statement confirming Comolli’s exit by mutual consent.
He will be replaced by Carnevali, who has been the CEO of Sassuolo since 2014.
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Carnevali’s new role at Juventus includes serving as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.
After finishing the 2025-26 season in sixth place, Juventus will participate in the Europa League next season.
Official Juventus Statement: Comolli and Carnevali
SASSUOLO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Giovanni Carnevali, CEO of US Sassuolo Calcio, observes prior to the Serie A match against ACF Fiorentina at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on December 06, 2025. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
“The Board of Directors of Juventus FC today approved the appointment of Giovanni Carnevali as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, entrusting him with the overall management of the club to fortify Juventus’ sporting and industrial objectives,” Juventus stated.
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“A highly respected figure in the sports industry, Giovanni brings extensive senior leadership experience to Juventus. He is a passionate football professional who has dedicated his entire career to the sport, progressively taking on greater responsibilities and developing a deep understanding of the dynamics shaping modern football and its future trajectory.
“Notably, he has been instrumental in the growth and consolidation of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, which is recognized for its sustainability, innovation, talent development, and value creation both on and off the pitch. As a board member of Lega Serie A, he has also engaged in pivotal strategic discussions for the advancement of Italian professional football.
SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: Damien Comolli, General Manager of Juventus, observes prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
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“I am proud and honored to join a Club with such a rich history and strong identity,” Carnevali expressed.
“I extend my gratitude to the Club, the majority shareholder, and John Elkann for the trust placed in me. I embrace this new challenge with a strong sense of responsibility and a belief that through daily commitment, we can build a sustainable path for growth and success. Together with all areas of the organization, we will ensure Juventus maintains its status as a leading force both in national and international football, while honoring the Club’s heritage and fulfilling the aspirations of our fans.”
“We extend a warm welcome to Giovanni from the entire Juventus family and wish him great success in his new role.”