After just one season in Turin, Damien Comolli has left Juventus. The former AS Monaco academy manager announced his departure from Juventus on Friday following another dismal campaign in which the Italian giants finished sixth in Serie A.
On X, the former Toulouse FC president said: “I have decided to step down from my position of Chief Operating Officer of Juventus FC with immediate effect. I would like to thank John Elkann and Exor for giving me the opportunity to work for this amazing football club.”
I have decided to step down from my position of Chief Operating Officer of Juventus FC with immediate effect.
— Damien Comolli (@DamienJComolli)
I would like to thank John Elkann and Exor for giving me the opportunity to work for this amazing football club.
I would also like to thank my colleagues at the club for…
His tenure at the Italian team was a mutual decision, with the club already naming his successor. Giovanni Carnevali has been appointed as the new general manager and managing director.
Giovanni Carnevali nominato nuovo Amministratore Delegato e Direttore Generale del Club.
— JuventusFC (@juventusfc)
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Juventus failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League last season, finishing the domestic campaign with 69 points, one fewer than the previous one. They were knocked out of the Champions League last season in the playoffs against Galatasaray.
The 54-year-old, born in Béziers, has a lengthy resume, having worked in French and English football for several years. He’d previously served as sporting director on two occasions for AS Saint-Étienne, along with Liverpool and Fenerbahçe.
He also spent seven seasons as a scout for the Gunners in North London and is credited with bringing over several French players who were part of Arsenal’s success. That includes Thierry Henry and Gaël Clichy. During his time there, the club captured five Community Shield trophies, three FA Cups, and a trio of Premier League titles, including their invincible campaign in 2003-04.
Among his big signings at Juve were former Lille OSC striker Jonathan David (26) and Francisco Conceição (23).
