Juventus CEO Damien Comolli admits the Bianconeri should be prepared for the ‘sudden’ sale of a participant after lacking out on the Champions League, however will keep in Turin.
Juventus are getting ready for the 2026-27 marketing campaign, throughout which they’ll be enjoying within the Europa League.
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The dearth of Champions League soccer will negatively have an effect on the membership’s funds, forcing the Bianconeri to promote one in every of their prime gamers.
“It’s a failure from which I don’t intend to run away,” Comolli informed
“We’ve constructed the foundations for the close to future, however the outcomes have been lower than expectations. I carry a deep ache inside me, a weight within the pit of my abdomen.
“We predict yet another switch out. I’d say an sudden one,” Comolli admitted.
TURIN, ITALY – MAY 17: Kenan Yildiz of Juventus FC throughout the Serie A match between Juventus FC and at Allianz Stadium on Could 17, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photograph by Chris Ricco/Getty Pictures)
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“However we’re additionally anticipating a squad with a better general degree, all in opposition to the backdrop of economic parameters that should be revered as soon as an settlement with Nyon [UEFA] has been reached.”
When requested whether or not Turkish star Yildiz may very well be the star leaving the Allianz Stadium, Comolli firmly replied: “Don’t be ridiculous, Kenan just isn’t going anyplace.”
“No capital enhance is deliberate and, in any case, we might not have been ready to make use of its advantages within the switch market,” added Comolli.
“Spalletti is aware of and understands the scenario, and we’ll should function this framework, however this doesn’t imply we received’t construct a Juventus able to ending forward of the others.”
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Spalletti prolonged his contract with Juventus in April, means earlier than understanding whether or not the Bianconeri would qualify for the Champions League.
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“I needed to get Luciano and, alongside Giorgio [], we gave him a two-year extension when there was nonetheless a while left earlier than the tip of the season,” Comolli defined.
“I learn and listen to all types of issues. Luciano and I can and should enhance our rapport, however we’ve identified one another for simply seven months, and through this time we’ve made choices collectively, together with these for the January window and this summer time.”
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Comolli has simply ended his first season at Juventus, having joined the membership as Normal Supervisor final summer time and was then promoted to CEO in November.
“I imagine a cycle ought to final between three and 5 years as a way to be judged,” mentioned the French director.
“A cycle for somebody in a job like mine. That doesn’t imply I’ll keep for 3 or 5 seasons, nor that we shouldn’t win sooner. It’s merely my reflection.”
, ITALY – JANUARY 06: (L-R) Francois Modesto, Juventus Technical Director, Marco Ottolini, Sporting Director of Juventus and Damien Comolli, Normal Supervisor of Juventus speak previous to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photograph by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
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Will Juventus intention to win the Scudetto subsequent season?
“That is our mission. It will be smug to say that we’ll win the title subsequent season,” Comolli replied.
“A lot will rely upon what the opposite groups do in the summertime switch market and the way.”
Inevitably, Comolli additionally supplied an replace on the way forward for Dusan Vlahovic, who has just one 12 months left on his contract on the Allianz Stadium.
“At Christmas, he and I shut ourselves in a room, and he assured me he wouldn’t transfer throughout the January window. That’s precisely what occurred,” Comolli mentioned.
“We want to proceed with our centre-forward, however it will depend on Dusan and his father.”