Overview
- Following Sunday’s defeat to Fiorentina, Luciano Spalletti asked for a face‑to‑face with owner John Elkann and, according to multiple reports on Tuesday, messaged him while stressing he does not plan to resign.
- Chief executive Damien Comolli, hired by Elkann last summer, is being closely evaluated after a poor season and could face pressure if fresh capital is needed, with technical lead François Modesto also reported at risk.
- Spalletti wants a trusted “man of the field” to bridge squad and market work and prefers Giorgio Chiellini as the key coordinator, reflecting frustration with transfer choices and outside scouting input.
- Juventus’ mixed results follow heavy spending of more than €800 million in recent windows, and analysts say missing the Champions League would wipe out roughly €70–80 million in revenue.
- At Napoli, Antonio Conte’s future is uncertain despite clinching Champions qualification, with reports pointing to Maurizio Sarri as the favored successor and Massimiliano Allegri or Fabio Grosso as alternatives, while Conte and Allegri are also floated for Italy after June’s federation vote.