Juventus set to appoint ex-Milan and Roma director Massara as new Head of Football
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Juventus are poised to appoint Frederic Massara, former sporting director at AC Milan and Roma, as their new Head of Football.
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Attributed to original sourceFormer Milan and Roma director Frederic Massara is set to be appointed by Juventus as their new Head of Football, while François Modesto is expected to leave, according to reports in Italy.
Juventus continue to reshape their club management after replacing their CEO, Damien Comolli, with Giovanni Carnevali last month.
Massara set for Juventus appointment after Roma exit
The most prominent Italian media report that the Bianconeri are set to welcome Massara, a former sporting director at Milan and Roma, as their new Head of Football.
Sky Sport and Fabrizio Romano claim that talks between the two parties are at an advanced stage, while Gazzetta insists that the deal is practically done, so Massara is expected to be confirmed soon as a new member of the Juventus management.
FLORENCE, ITALY – MARCH 04:Frederic Massara of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between ACF Fiorentina and AC MIlan at Stadio Artemio Franchi on March 04, 2023 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images) MILAN, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 03: Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara of AC Milan look on before the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on September 03, 2022 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) Massara’s move will lead to Modesto’s exit, while, according to Gazzetta, Giorgio Chiellini and Marco Ottolini will remain at the Allianz Stadium serving as Director of Football Strategy and sporting director, respectively.
Massara was Milan’s sporting director during the Rossoneri’s 2021-22 title-winning campaign and held the same role at Roma last season, but left the club in June, largely due to disagreements with coach Gian Piero Gasperini.
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What happened
Juventus are moving to bring in Frederic Massara as their new Head of Football. Massara previously held the role of sporting director at both Roma and AC Milan, bringing significant Serie A experience to Turin. The appointment comes as Juventus continue restructuring their football operations following a turbulent period. Massara is expected to take on a broad portfolio overseeing recruitment and football strategy at the club.
Chance analysis
Massara's appointment signals Juventus's intent to stabilize and professionalize their sporting structure after a period of internal upheaval. His track record at Milan and Roma — where he oversaw notable recruitment cycles — gives him credibility in Italian football's transfer market. For prediction systems, this may have medium-term implications for Juventus's transfer activity and squad planning rather than immediate on-pitch results.
Juventus gain an experienced sporting director which should improve their transfer market operations in the medium term, with no immediate on-pitch impact.
Juventus's transfer strategy and recruitment efficiency may improve under Massara, but no immediate match impact is expected.