Key Takeaways:
- Juventus are set to appoint former Milan and Roma director Frederic Massara as their new Head of Football
- François Modesto is expected to depart the club following Massara’s arrival
- Giorgio Chiellini and Marco Ottolini will continue in their positions as Director of Football Strategy and sporting director, respectively
Management Shake-Up in Turin
Juventus are continuing their significant overhaul of the club’s top management structure, following last month’s CEO transition from Damien Comolli to Giovanni Carnevali. Italian media outlets have widely reported that Frederic Massara, who has previously held sporting director positions with both Milan and Roma, is set to become Juventus’ new Head of Football. The move represents a crucial part of the Bianconeri’s efforts to revitalise their leadership team.
🚨⚪️⚫️ Former AS Roma and Rennes Ricky Massara has signed his contract as new Juventus technical director. pic.twitter.com/8GM0MMtYQy
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2026
Advanced Negotiations with Massara
According to Fabrizio Romano, discussions between Juventus and Massara have been formalised. Massara is therefore anticipated to be officially confirmed as a member of Juventus’ management team in the near future.
Staff Changes and Background
Massara’s impending arrival is set to result in the departure of François Modesto from the club. However, Juventus will retain Giorgio Chiellini as Director of Football Strategy and Marco Ottolini in the role of sporting director, as reported by Gazzetta dello Sport.
During his tenure as Milan’s sporting director, Massara played a key role in guiding the Rossoneri to the 2021-22 Serie A title. He also served as Roma’s sporting director last season, departing in June after reported disagreements with coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
