Juventus seem to have found their man. The club is moving quickly in talks to appoint Marco Ottolini, currently at Genoa, as their new sporting director. Discussions are already at an advanced stage, and the final decision could arrive soon. It comes at a time when Juventus are looking to refresh their football structure after a stretch of mixed performances both in Italy and Europe. Their recent draw with AC Milan showed just how much consistency is still missing.
Ottolini’s name has been on Juventus’s radar for a while now. Since taking charge at Genoa in 2022, he’s quietly built a strong reputation for smart recruitment and financial balance. Under his watch, Genoa not only stabilized in Serie A but also made smart business moves, selling Radu Dragusin to Tottenham and Koni De Winter to AC Milan for healthy profits. It’s that kind of strategic vision which includes knowing when to buy, when to sell, and how to build a competitive side without breaking the bank, that Juventus seem eager to bring back to Turin.
And yes, it would be a return for Ottolini. Between 2018 and 2021, he worked behind the scenes at Juventus, helping with the Club 15 international partnership program and managing the club’s loaned players. Those years gave him a close look at Juve’s inner system, something few candidates could match.
Fabrizio Romano update on his offiicial X account highlights Juventus’ advanced negotiations with Genoa’s Marco Ottolini, a former Juventus loan manager.
If he signs, Ottolini will work alongside François Modesto, who serves as technical director. Together, they’ll form the new core under general manager Damien Comolli, a structure designed to bring long-term stability and sharper sporting decisions. Juventus fans hope it’s the start of something more coherent after recent ups and downs.
And while the club has shown flashes of progress, there’s still work to do as seen in their last Champions League outing where Villarreal stunned them with a late goal.
For Juventus, Ottolini’s return isn’t just about experience; it’s about trust. A familiar face who understands the DNA of the club, now returning with fresh ideas, and maybe the calm, clever edge they’ve been missing.
