Juventus are steadily shaping their new club structure, and one of the latest key appointments is François Modesto as the new technical director. The 46-year-old Corsican arrives in a crucial role designed to ensure a seamless balance between the sporting and managerial aspects of the club.
Modesto’s Journey
IlBianconero highlight how Modesto’s experience includes a significant tenure at Monza, where he played a pivotal role in squad building and discovering young talents such as Warren Bondo, who later moved to AC Milan. After leaving Monza in January, Modesto briefly stepped away from Italian football before collaborating with Nottingham Forest in the English Premier League, gaining valuable international experience.
Modesto’s Role at Juventus and Tudor’s Influence
Modesto’s arrival at Juventus is directly linked to a request from head coach Igor Tudor. The Croatian coach wants to start the upcoming season (set to begin on July 24 with the first training session) with a strong managerial figure beside him — someone who can act as a direct link between the Continassa training grounds and the club’s headquarters nearby.
Modesto’s primary role will be to serve as a bridge between the team and management. This middle layer was notably absent last year, and its lack had a negative impact on the club’s cohesion and performance.
Responsibilities at Juventus
With his fresh memory of the dressing room dynamics from his days as a player, Modesto will focus on nurturing relationships within the team—both collectively and individually. His tasks include:
Understanding the team’s needs
Investigating issues when things go wrong
Defusing potential conflicts
In essence, Modesto will act like both a firefighter and an architect, helping to shape the Juventus team of the future.
Beyond the squad, he will be the key connector for all parts of the club, linking technical staff with medical teams and the youth sector. His role aims to prevent communication breakdowns that could lead to chaos.
What Modesto Will Not Handle
Modesto will not be directly involved in transfer market dealings, besides some scouting department responsibilities. He will report to general manager Damien Comolli. Additionally, Modesto will be part of a committee that includes the incoming sporting director, whose appointment is still underway. The search for this figure is ongoing and might conclude after the transfer window closes. Until then, Comolli is leading negotiations with clubs and player representatives.
