In the midst of sweeping changes at Juventus, John Elkann, CEO of Exor and the club’s majority shareholder, has once again taken a hands-on approach. Tuttosport report how, following the announcement of Damien Comolli as the new general director and with the official departure of Cristiano Giuntoli imminent, Elkann personally called head coach Igor Tudor. His message was clear: he urged Tudor to continue his work with the same dedication as in recent months, assuring him that the rumours about Juventus contacting other coaches were unfounded.
This direct intervention from Elkann comes as the team resumes training ahead of their departure for the Club World Cup. Tudor now knows he has a real chance to secure his place on the Juventus bench for the long term, or at the very least, that he is starting in pole position among the other candidates. The shortlist still includes names such as Marco Silva, Stefano Pioli, and Roberto Mancini, but Elkann’s call signals close attention from the club’s top leadership—just as he previously supported Thiago Motta before his eventual departure.
Next, the spotlight turns to Damien Comolli, who is set to meet Tudor for an initial conversation. Comolli is already familiar with Tudor’s capabilities, having watched him guide Marseille to a third-place finish in Ligue 1 just a couple of seasons ago. As things stand, it is increasingly possible that Tudor could remain at the helm even after the Club World Cup, though the situation remains fluid. For now, he is leading the squad’s restart at Continassa, tasked with providing much-needed stability and certainty to a group in transition.
On the contractual side, Tudor is tied to Juventus until June 30, 2026, after his renewal clause was triggered by securing Champions League qualification. Taking over a team he described as having “fallen into a deep hole,” Tudor has rolled up his sleeves and restored a measure of pride, now with the backing of the club’s ownership as he looks to shape Juventus’ future.
