TURIN — The future of Juventus Chief Executive Officer Damien Comolli is once again in doubt, with fresh reports suggesting his position is being reviewed by club owner John Elkann following a difficult 2025/26 campaign.

Despite earlier indications that the Bianconeri’s senior management structure would remain stable heading into the 2026/27 season, the club appears to be revisiting its internal leadership alignment.

The Current Situation

Reports from Sky Sport Italia indicate that high-level meetings are currently taking place in Turin to determine the next steps for the club. The uncertainty follows a season in which Juventus failed to qualify for the 2026-27 Champions League a significant blow for the Turin giants.

While Comolli and head coach Luciano Spalletti had reportedly met with Elkann immediately following the conclusion of the season, the situation remains fluid. Although Spalletti has reportedly decided to remain at the helm and has pushed for greater influence in transfer and football-related decision-making, Comolli’s standing has become increasingly precarious.

Internal Pressure and Strategy

Comolli, who was appointed as CEO in November 2025 after a brief stint as General Manager, has faced scrutiny over his recruitment strategy during the summer of 2025. Critics point to the underperformance of several key signings, which hampered the team’s ability to secure a top-four finish.

  • Management Tensions: Comolli reportedly does not always see eye-to-eye with Spalletti regarding the club's long-term sporting direction.

  • Structural Review: While Comolli has maintained that he will not voluntarily resign and claims to have a vision for the upcoming season, the club's ownership is evaluating whether a change is necessary to restore the team's competitive identity.

  • Future Leadership: Speculation in Italian media has linked club legend Giorgio Chiellini to a potential expanded role within the executive structure, fueling the narrative that change in the boardroom may be imminent.

Implications for the 2026-27 Season

For now, the sporting department led by Sporting Director Marco Ottolini and Technical Director Francois Modesto continues to plan for the summer transfer market. However, the club’s ability to execute its recruitment strategy remains contingent on Elkann’s final decision regarding the CEO’s office.

Further updates from the club are expected as the board determines whether to commit to the current leadership or pivot toward a new structure to address the failures of the past season.