Juventus find themselves in a period of managerial uncertainty after receiving back-to-back rejections from top coaching targets. Antonio Conte, fresh off a title win with Napoli, has chosen to stay with the southern club, while Gian Piero Gasperini has committed to a new project at Roma. With less than three weeks before the Club World Cup—where Igor Tudor will be on the bench—the club’s leadership is under pressure to resolve who will guide the team for the 2025/26 season.
Urgent Summit in Munich
La Gazzetta dello Sport report (as quoted by IlBianconero) that to address the ongoing uncertainty, Juventus owner John Elkann has convened an urgent summit in Munich, coinciding with the Champions League final between PSG and Inter. The meeting brings together key new figures in the club’s hierarchy, including incoming general director Damien Comolli and club legend Giorgio Chiellini. The agenda is clear: clarify the managerial situation and outline the club’s next moves, not only regarding the head coach but also the sporting director position.
Stefano Pioli Back in the Frame
As the search continues, Stefano Pioli has re-emerged as a strong candidate for the Juventus bench. Currently under contract with Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia until 2027, Pioli has already been the subject of indirect contact from Juventus. The next steps will depend on whether Comolli and the club decide to accelerate negotiations or explore other options. Marco Silva and Roberto Mancini remain alternative candidates, keeping the race for the Juventus job wide open.
Pioli is also attracting interest from Atalanta, who are preparing for life after Gasperini. Meanwhile, Atalanta has shown interest in former Juventus player Thiago Motta, adding another layer of intrigue to the Serie A coaching carousel.
Restructuring the Sporting Department
The summit in Munich will also address the club’s sporting structure. Damien Comolli is set to become general director, taking an active role in transfer strategy and club management. However, Juventus is likely to appoint a dedicated sporting director to work alongside him. Among the foreign candidates, Diego Lopez (formerly of Lens) is being considered, while in Italy, Ricky Massara—who previously worked with Pioli at Milan and recently spent a season at Rennes—is highly regarded. The club’s leadership aims to refresh and expand its sporting operations at all levels, with Matteo Tognozzi expected to return as deputy sporting director and chief scout.
