Official: Comolli leaves Juventus and is replaced by Carnevali

Juventus confirm that Damien Comolli has left the club by mutual consent and will be replaced by ex-Sassuolo director Giovanni Carnevali, who will serve as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the club.

Juventus have made another big change to their management by replacing French director Comolli with Carnevali.

Comolli was appointed by the Bianconeri a year ago, first as the club’s General Manager, then as CEO in November 2025.

Tensions with Luciano Spalletti have been growing over the last few months despite the coach being handed a new contract until 2028 this past April.

Disagreements over transfer decisions led to Comolli’s departure, which was confirmed during an extraordinary board of directors meeting on Friday morning.

Juventus confirmed with a statement that Comolli had left the club by mutual consent.

Comolli is being replaced by ex-Sassuolo director Carnevali, who has served as Sassuolo’s CEO since 2014.

Carnevali will serve as Juventus’ Chief Executive Officer and General Manager.

Juventus finished the 2025-26 campaign in sixth and will be playing in the Europa League next season.

“The Board of Directors of Juventus FC today approved the appointment of Giovanni Carnevali as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager of the Club, entrusting him with the overall management of the Company with the objective of further strengthening Juventus’ sporting and industrial project,” Juventus said.

“One of the most respected executives in the sports industry, Giovanni brings to Juventus a wealth of senior leadership experience. A football professional by vocation and passion, he has dedicated his entire career to the sport, progressively taking on roles of increasing responsibility that have enabled him to develop a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics shaping modern football and its future evolution.

“In particular, throughout his career, he has played a pivotal role in the growth and consolidation of U.S. Sassuolo Calcio, which has become a recognised benchmark for sustainability, innovation, talent development, and value creation, both on and off the pitch. As a Board Member of Lega Serie A, he has also contributed to key strategic discussions aimed at the development and advancement of Italian professional football.

“I am proud and honoured to join a Club with such a rich history and strong identity,” said Carnevali.

“I would like to thank the Club, the majority shareholder, and John Elkann for the trust they have placed in me. I approach this new challenge with a strong sense of responsibility and with the conviction that, through daily commitment, it is possible to build a sustainable path of growth and a successful future. Together with all areas of the organisation, we will work to ensure that Juventus continues to be a leading force at both national and international level, in full respect of the Club’s heritage and the ambitions of our fans.”

“A warm welcome to Giovanni from the entire Juventus family, along with our very best wishes for success in his new role.”