As Juventus ramp up their summer transfer activity, head coach Igor Tudor has made it clear that the club’s organizational structure needs urgent reinforcement. Following the departure of sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli at the end of last season, much of the transfer and squad planning has fallen to general manager Damien Comolli, supported by Giorgio Chiellini. While Comolli has played a central role in recent signings, including the high-profile arrival of Jonathan David, the absence of both a sporting director and a technical director has left a gap in the club’s leadership.
La Repubblica report (as quoted by IlBianconero) how Tudor, who was confirmed as Juventus’ manager for the 2025-26 season after stabilizing the team and securing Champions League qualification, has expressed the need for a stronger technical and managerial backbone. He is particularly keen on having a technical director—a crucial link between the boardroom and the coaching staff—to support the club’s ambitious plans for squad rebuilding and to ensure clear communication as the new season approaches.
Juventus have promised Tudor that these key positions will be filled before the squad returns for pre-season training on July 24. The club is actively considering several candidates for both roles, with names such as Diego Lopez, Ricky Massara, and Hasan Salihamidzic reportedly in the frame for the director of sport position. The urgency is heightened by the tight timeline, as the team will soon depart for a training camp in Germany and face a busy schedule leading up to the Serie A opener against Parma.
With the transfer market in full swing and the need to strengthen the squad in multiple areas, the appointment of a new sporting and technical director is seen as essential to maintain momentum and provide Tudor with the structural support he requires. Juventus’ leadership has assured the coach that these reinforcements will be in place in time for the new campaign, signaling a commitment to both on-field and off-field stability as the club looks to return to the top of Italian and European football.
