The general manager and future CEO of Juventus at a press conference during the presentation of the new coach: “Luciano’s contract is for eight months, but the intention is to continue together in the long term. Tudor only paid for the results.”

A shared choice, a decision made after waking up from the night of the defeat at Lazio: Damien Comolli, Juventus general manager and future CEO of the club, talks about the shift to Spalletti on the day of the new coach’s presentation. “We know his history, Luciano (Spalletti, ed.) has always played attractive football: we had to send a signal in the face of results that could not satisfy us. We all agreed and in a short time we did what we had to do…” Spalletti and Juve, for now, is the story of a short marriage: an eight-month contract. But on the horizon, there is a project to be fleshed out. “We will sit down together during the process and discuss the future: the idea,” continues Comolli, “is to continue together in the long term, we’ll see. Have we talked about the transfer market? We have Financial Fair Play restrictions to comply with, the coach knows that: if opportunities arise, we will be ready…” The next CEO of Juventus—to be appointed next Thursday during the club’s shareholders’ meeting—is not concerned about the performance of the latest arrivals. “No, I’m not: we’re talking about talented young players, and it takes a little time, as with everything in life,” said the former Toulouse executive. The new Juve can embark on an adventure that will put it back in the spotlight and give it the boost it needs to fuel its ambitions for the start of the season. “Spalletti is the right man. Did we already have him in mind in June when I took over? No, at the time we only had Tudor’s renewal in mind, and Tudor only paid for the results…”