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03-06-2025
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Official: Juventus confirm Giuntoli is no longer sporting director
Juventus have officially confirmed that Cristiano Giuntoli has left his position as sporting director through a mutual agreement, ending his two-year spell with the Bianconeri. 'Juventus and Cristiano Giuntoli announce that they have mutually agreed to the termination of his employment contract,' a short statement on the club website read. Advertisement 'The decision was based on a joint assessment of future perspectives and mutual priorities,' the statement concluded. Official: Giuntoli has left Juventus Juventus Football director Cristiano Giuntoli (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images) Giuntoli leaves the Bianconeri after a two-year spell as the club's sporting director. While Juventus achieved Champions League qualification in both of the seasons that Giuntoli was with the club (third in 2023-24, fourth in 2024-25), the director has come under criticism for a number of his signings and appointments. The summer of 2024 brought significant investments in the likes of Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, Teun Koopmeiners from Atalanta, Khephren Thuram from OGC Nice, Nico Gonzalez from Fiorentina and Michele Di Gregorio from Monza, costing over €200m with all bonuses and add-ons included. Khephren Thuram Cristiano Giuntoli Juventus Meanwhile, Juve took decisions to let go of a number of valuable talents, most notably Dean Huijsen to AFC Bournemouth for a total package of €18m including bonuses. The Next Gen product has since moved to Real Madrid for a €59m (£50m) fee, less than a year later. Advertisement Giuntoli also played a pivotal role in the appointment of Thiago Motta at the beginning of the 2024-25 season. The former Bologna head coach was unable to last the full season, and was replaced by Igor Tudor in March. epa11889266 Juventus coach Thiago Motta looks on during the UEFA Champions League play-offs first leg soccer match between Juventus FC and PSV Eindhoven, in Turin, Italy, 11 February 2025. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO Juventus are still considering their options for a permanent head coach to lead them into 2025-26, with interim Tudor still in contention to land the job on a full-time basis. The Bianconeri are now also looking for a new sporting director to replace Giuntoli. In a change of scene in the Bianconeri senior management, the club have also recently confirmed the appointment of Damien Comolli as the new general manager, while Giorgio Chiellini is also expected to be given more responsibilities behind the scenes.
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03-06-2025
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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.
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01-06-2025
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Juventus change stance on Osimhen after Giuntoli decision
Cristiano Giuntoli's imminent departure from Juventus means that the Bianconeri are no longer expected to pursue a deal for Napoli-owned striker Victor Osimhen in the summer transfer window. Giuntoli departure rules Juventus out of the running for Osimhen Osimhen is expected to be sold by Napoli during the summer transfer window after an impressive season on loan with Galatasaray. He has a release clause worth €75m in his contract, which will be valid for teams outside Serie A this summer. Advertisement Despite the fact that they are unable to trigger the release clause in Osimhen's contract with Napoli, Juventus have still been keen on the idea of striking a deal with the Partenopei. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) Giuntoli, who has been working as Juventus's sporting director, used to work in the same role at Napoli and was responsible for bringing Osimhen to Serie A in the first place. Juventus had been prepared to lodge an offer with Napoli in the first half of July, even though Napoli have always maintained that they did not wish to negotiate with Juventus, a direct league rival. However, with Giuntoli now expected to leave the club, Juventus are no longer expected to pursue a deal for the Nigeria international this summer. Cristiano Giuntoli during Igor Tudor's introductory press conference at Juventus (picture: That leaves Osimhen needing to review some of his alternative options, among which is Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, who are prepared to offer a lucrative contract in order to lure the Nigeria international to the Middle East. Al-Hilal, meanwhile, are interested in a number of high-profile Serie A talents heading into the summer transfer window, including Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi and Milan left-back Theo Hernandez.
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23-05-2025
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Giuntoli: Juventus hungry for Champions League and ready to ‘make a leap forward'
Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli urged the Bianconeri to take 'one final step' toward Champions League qualification, a target that could be key to unlocking the club's development in the near future. The Old Lady can secure a place in Europe's top competition next season with a win over Venezia in the final round of Serie A, a goal that had appeared at risk during Thiago Motta's turbulent spell in charge. Advertisement After a bright start, the Italo-Brazilian coach struggled to maintain consistency over the course of the campaign, ultimately prompting the club to appoint Igor Tudor for the season's final stretch. TURIN, ITALY – MAY 18: Nicolas Gonzalez of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the Serie A match between Juventus and Udinese at Allianz Stadium on May 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) While Giuntoli expressed satisfaction with the team's recent 2-0 victory over Udinese, he stressed the importance of finishing the job on the final matchday. Giuntoli: 'Juventus want to make a leap forward, Koopmeiners a fantastic player' 'We're happy, but now it's time to focus on the next one,' Giuntoli told reporters during the Premio Telenord-Gianni Di Marzio award ceremony, as quoted by Advertisement 'There's a real hunger to reach the Champions League and to have a great season next year. 'It's important to take the final step towards our goal. We've changed a lot, rejuvenated the squad, but we want to reach the Champions League and then, with a few additions, make that leap forward.' The Bianconeri sporting director added that he was surprised by a specific trait of Tudor's personality. 'He's had a great impact,' Giuntoli noted. 'I expected a strict sergeant, but instead, he's very attentive to the psychological side of things.' TURIN, ITALY – APRIL 12: Teun Koopmeiners of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Lecce at Allianz Stadium on April 12, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Teun Koopmeiners' performances came under heavy criticism this season, particularly in light of the hefty fee Juventus paid to sign him from Atalanta, but Giuntoli remains confident in the midfielder's potential. 'He missed a lot of games,' he said. 'For me, he's a fantastic player. He still needs to prove his worth, but I'm sure he will.'
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13-05-2025
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Juventus transfers: Nkunku offered, possible swap deal for Spanish left-back
Tuttosport reports that Chelsea have offered Christopher Nkunku to Juventus, while the Bianconeri are considering a player-plus-cash swap deal between Miguel Gutiérrez and Arthur. Juventus are already moving for summer transfer reinforcements, and according to Tuttosport, Chelsea forward Nkunku has been offered to the Old Lady for the summer. Arthur Melo of Juventus looks on during his warm-up session prior to kick-off in the Serie A match between Genoa CFC and Juventus at Stadio Luigi Ferraris on April 30, 2022 in Genoa, Italy. (Photo by Getty Images) The French striker is unhappy under Enzo Maresca, and he's reportedly been assessed by the Serie A giants, who will need to sign at least a new centre forward next season. Advertisement The Blues have been linked with ex-Juventus centre-back Dean Huijsen, currently at Bournemouth, but the Bianconeri no longer have control over the promising Spanish defender. According to several sources, another defender from Spain, Girona's Miguel Gutiérrez, who plays left-back, is on Juventus' radar. As per Diario AS in Spain, the Serie A giants are close to finalising a deal for €35m, while Tuttosport is more cautious, saying that the Bianconeri are still working out a plan. This may also involve Brazilian midfielder Arthur, who joined Girona on loan in the January transfer window. What Giuntoli said about Juventus transfers Talking about Juventus' transfer strategies for the future, club director Giuntoli said on Sunday: 'We started the season with some economic and technical objectives, we are convinced that we're on the right track and that we will be competitive next season regardless. Advertisement 'Clearly, the Champions League would help a great deal financially and in terms of prestige. 'These are young and fertile players who showed they can adapt to different coaches, so we hope to continue along this path and achieve our objective of Champions League qualification,' noted Giuntoli. 'Tudor had a strong impact, we want to continue with him, but we can decide throughout the Club World Cup along with him whether or not to continue together.'
