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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Juventus reach agreement to release sporting director Giuntoli
Multiple outlets in Italy are reporting that Juventus have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli after two years at the Allianz Stadium. According to reports from Gianluca Di Marzio and others, Juventus and Giuntoli have reached an agreement to part ways via mutual consent. The Bianconeri executive had been under contract until the summer of 2028, having penned a five-year deal at the time of his signing. Advertisement Tuesday's reports claim that the decision to part company with Giuntoli had already been taken by John Elkann, but now, an agreement to terminate their working relationship has now been found, and that an official announcement is expected shortly. Cristiano Giuntoli during Igor Tudor's introductory press conference at Juventus (picture: Juventus have already begun to restructure their senior management after the end of the 2024-25 season, having already appointed Damien Comolli as the club's new general manager, while Giorgio Chiellini is expected to be given a more senior role heading into the 2025-26 campaign. Juventus are still expected to seek a substitute sporting director to replace Giuntoli in the near future. Giuntoli leaves Juventus after two years Lloyd Kelly with Cristiano Giuntoli Giuntoli joined the Old Lady as sporting director in the summer of 2023, immediately after his former club, Napoli, had won the 2022-23 Scudetto. Advertisement Juventus were excluded from competing in UEFA competitions during Giuntoli's first season with the club, which led to a massively restricted transfer window, with Timothy Weah the only new arrival of the summer transfer window. Giuntoli's second summer transfer window brought significant investments in the form of Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta, Khephren Thuram from OGC Nice, Nico Gonzalez from Fiorentina, Michele Di Gregorio from Monza and a straight loan deal for Francisco Conceicao from Porto. Teun Koopmeiners signs permanent contract with Juventus (from Atalanta) Juventus also sold a number of high-profile talents under Giuntoli's watch, most notably Dean Huijsen to AFC Borunemouth, who has since left to join Real Madrid. Advertisement Italy internationals Moise Kean and Nicolo Fagioli were also sold to Fiorentina, Matias Soule to Roma and Federico Chiesa to Liverpool. Giuntoli also brought in Thiago Motta as head coach, but the former Bologna tactician was unable to last the entirety of the 2024-25 campaign, and was replaced by Igor Tudor in March.
Scotsman
9 hours ago
- Business
- Scotsman
'I noticed...': Scotland starlet reveals dream move as he addresses transfer links and Liverpool inspiration
The Scotland international has linked to a summer transfer, with several clubs rumoured to have interest in the defender. Sign up to our Football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Scotland full-back Max Johnston has revealed which club he dreams of playing for as he addressed his immediate future following strong rumours of transfer interest in him this summer. The 21-year-old defender has been in excellent form for Sturm Graz this year, winning his second successive Austrian Bundesliga title, and is said to have courted interest from Champions League outfit Atalanta, as well as Southampton, Augsburg and Hamburg, though reports says Die Schwoazn would be looking for a fee of £3million in order to allow him to leave. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The ex-Motherwell ace debuted for the Scotland senior team in the Nations League play-off clash first-leg win over Greece in March, with Steve Clarke handing him his international bow as a late substitute for Billy Gilmour in a 1-0 victory in Piraeus, though it was at Fir Park where the youngster first gained recognition, winning the SFWA Young Player of the Year after a breakout season in 2023. Opting to move to Sturm Graz that summer, the Austrian champions forked out a compensation fee of around £300,000 when the youngster rejected a new deal with Motherwell, signing a five-year deal at Merkur Arena. Two years on, Johnston believes the move has worked out perfectly. Scotland's Max Johnston and George Hirst pre-match during a UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A/B Play-Off Second Leg match between Scotland and Greece at Hampden Park. | SNS Group "To be honest, I think all the teams in the league try to push the young players and give them a platform to play and express themselves,' Johnston told Sky Sports. 'That is something that is really important, and it is a huge attraction as a young player to go over there. I noticed such an improvement in myself. Sturm Graz have really pushed me on areas I didn't think I needed work on but giving me the platform to get minutes on the pitch, and learning every minute by getting minutes on the pitch.' Linked to Queens Park Rangers, Stoke and Stade Reims last summer, the Scotland international played five times in the UEFA Champions League last season, and revealed which fellow right-back he is taking inspiration from as he continues his journey in European football, citing Liverpool's Real Madrid-bound defender Trent Alexander-Arnold as a player he hopes to emulate in the year's to come. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'He's a huge player and someone I look up to,' said Johnston. 'To see that he can change his game, and adapt to different playing styles, is something I try to do myself.' Asked which club would he would be unable to turn down should they come calling this summer, Johnston admitted: 'it would be Real Madrid' before joking that he would first need to try and dislodge England full-back Alexander-Arnold.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
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Exclusive: Al-Hilal open Ederson talks after rejected Man Utd bid
Saudi side Al-Hilal have opened talks with Ederson's entourage, but Manchester United remain interested in the Brazilian after seeing a €50m bid rejected last summer. Football Italia can confirm that agents of Atalanta midfielder Ederson held talks with Al-Hilal representatives on Monday evening. Man Utd rejected offer for Ederson revealed MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Ederson of Atalanta runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) The Brazilian midfielder has been linked with leaving the Gewiss Stadium in the summer transfer window. Football Italia understands that Manchester United tried to sign Ederson last summer for €50m, but their offer was rejected. Advertisement The Red Devils remain interested in the 25-year-old, who scored five goals and provided two assists in 49 appearances across all competitions in 2024-25. His convincing performances with La Dea even led to his senior debut for Brazil in June 2024. Ederson joined Atalanta on a permanent transfer from Salernitana in 2022 for €22.9m. Al-Hilal chasing Serie A stars ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna is challenged by Theo Hernandez of AC Milan during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Having more than one club interested in the player clearly goes in Atalanta's favour, as La Dea hopes for a bidding war for the talented midfielder. Al-Hilal have been in talks with several Serie A stars over the last few days, including Milan's Theo Hernandez. They have also sent an offer to Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, who will discuss his future in a meeting with Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta today.
Yahoo
13 hours ago
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Exclusive: Al-Hilal open Ederson talks after rejected Man Utd bid
Saudi side Al-Hilal have opened talks with Ederson's entourage, but Manchester United remain interested in the Brazilian after seeing a €50m bid rejected last summer. Football Italia can confirm that agents of Atalanta midfielder Ederson held talks with Al-Hilal representatives on Monday evening. Man Utd rejected offer for Ederson revealed MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 20: Ederson of Atalanta runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Youssouf Fofana of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Atalanta at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 20, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) The Brazilian midfielder has been linked with leaving the Gewiss Stadium in the summer transfer window. Football Italia understands that Manchester United tried to sign Ederson last summer for €50m, but their offer was rejected. Advertisement The Red Devils remain interested in the 25-year-old, who scored five goals and provided two assists in 49 appearances across all competitions in 2024-25. His convincing performances with La Dea even led to his senior debut for Brazil in June 2024. Ederson joined Atalanta on a permanent transfer from Salernitana in 2022 for €22.9m. Al-Hilal chasing Serie A stars ROME, ITALY – MAY 14: Riccardo Orsolini of Bologna is challenged by Theo Hernandez of AC Milan during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Having more than one club interested in the player clearly goes in Atalanta's favour, as La Dea hopes for a bidding war for the talented midfielder. Al-Hilal have been in talks with several Serie A stars over the last few days, including Milan's Theo Hernandez. They have also sent an offer to Inter coach Simone Inzaghi, who will discuss his future in a meeting with Nerazzurri President Beppe Marotta today.
Yahoo
15 hours ago
- General
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Gasperini expected in Rome tomorrow
Gian Piero Gasperini is expected to land in the Italian capital ahead of his official appointment as Roma's new head coach. The former Atalanta boss is set to arrive in Rome tomorrow after being spotted in the last few hours at Roland Garros in Paris. Advertisement Before arriving in Trigoria, a stop at Scamacca's wedding is also planned. The official announcement could be postponed until the weekend, to complete some bureaucratic details, but there is no doubt about the agreement reached with the Friedkins. Once installed, Gasperini will begin planning the summer preparation, writes Leggo, which will be divided between Trigoria and the technical center of St. George's Park in England, where Roma already held part of last year's preseason. Two friendlies are also scheduled: one against Lens and one with Sambenedettese. No tours far from Europe. As for the staff, the coach will bring almost all of his historical collaborators, with the exception of Raimondi, who will remain in Bergamo with the new Nerazzurri coach.
