Two priorities for Comolli as new Juventus era begins | OneFootball

New Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli will begin his tenure at the Allianz Stadium today, meeting coach Igor Tudor and discussing transfer strategies with Giorgio Chiellini.

The Comolli era begins at Juventus after the former Toulouse president was appointed as the Old Lady’s new General Manager on Sunday. At the same time, club legend Giorgio Chiellini was promoted to Director of Football Strategy.

Comolli is currently at Continassa and will actively start working today.

Comolli era at Juventus begins

Giorgio Chiellini speaks at a press conference introducing his arrival to Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC (LAFC) on June 29, 2022 in Los Angeles. – The former Juventus defender joins LAFC on July 1. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

As reported by Gazzetta and other Italian media outlets, the new Bianconeri executive will meet coach Igor Tudor, who will take charge of the team in the Club World Cup.

The coach’s contract was extended until 2026 after achieving Champions League qualification, and his chances of remaining in charge for the 2025-26 season are increasing, but will also depend on the results during the Club World Cup and his relationship with Comolli.

The ex-Toulouse President will also discuss transfer strategies with Chiellini today.

Comolli’s Juventus priorities revealed

Allianz Juventus Stadium (Photo by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty Images)

The priorities are players currently on loan at the club, which the Old Lady wants to keep for the Club World Cup.

Negotiations with PSG for Randal Kolo Muani and Chelsea for Renato Veiga are ongoing, while Francisco Conceiçao is expected to remain with the club, extending his loan from Porto.

Juventus remain interested in Jonathan David and have offered the Canada international a €6m-a-year contract plus €2m add-ons until 2030.

Comolli and Chiellini also need to identify a new sporting director, and the current leading candidates are Frederic Massara and Hasan Salihamidzic, as well as Diego Lopez and Javier Ribalta. Additionally, Matteo Tognozzi may return to the club as a Chief Scout.