Cristiano Giuntoli Archives - Page 4 of 8

Del Piero Increasingly Unlikely to Return to Juventus

September 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Alessandro Del Piero wasn’t part of the latest overhaul of the Juventus front office. His chances of ever holding a managerial role at his long-time club are slimming. He recently signed up for the UEFA Pro coaching course. It’s an indication his career is headed in a different direction.

The Juventus ownership recently issued a €200M capital increase and will contribute directly to 60% of it, pouring in €80M right away to settle the debts.

Agnelli Holding Rebuffs Chatter About Juventus Sale

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Exor, the holding that controls Juventus, didn’t waste any time dismissing the reports about the sale of the club. The news started circulating on Monday, suggesting that the side will change hands after repairing its finances. The team will remain in the red in the next balance sheet session.

Paul Pogba has formally asked for the counter-analysis by the 72-hour deadline. The sample that tested positive for testosterone will be looked at again.

€60k Per Minute Stat Warrants Pogba Contract Review for Juventus

September 5, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market One comment

New Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli wishes to renegotiate the terms of the agreement surrounding the player with his agent, Rafaela Pimenta. Pogba signed earlier last season, way before the arrival of Giuntoli. The ex-Napoli director believes the World Cup winner’s package warrants a review based on the player’s performances.

Newly-appointed Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has taken stock of the Bianconeri transfer market ahead of the international break.

Giuntoli Gives Positive Verdict on Juventus Transfer Window

September 4, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Newly-appointed Juventus sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli has taken stock of the Bianconeri transfer market ahead of the international break. The Turin giants added Manuel Locatelli, Moise Kean, Timothy Weah, Arkadiusz Milik, and Facundo Gonzalez on permanent transfers, and Giuntoli believes the vision set at the club is something to look forward to.

Domenico Berardi is making steady progress in his recovery from an Achilles tendon tear, to the point where he could become a late option.

Sassuolo Exec Blasts Juventus for Berardi Negotiation

August 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Domenico Berardi missed the opener as he has been practicing on the side to force a move to Juventus. On the other hand, Sassuolo believe the deadline for him to transfer has already passed. Carnevali weighed in: "He will stay. We negotiated with the Bianconeri, but there was some gap."

Italian-Turkish defender Rayyan Baniya, who possesses an Italian passport and stars for Karagümrük, has been linked to Serie A sides including Udinese.

Serie A Trio Linked to Italian-Turkish Defender Baniya

August 8, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Italy, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market, Turkey

Italian-Turkish defender Rayyan Baniya, who stars for Fatih Karagümrük, has been linked to several Serie A sides including Udinese and Napoli. However, the lack of concrete links has forced him to stay put in Istanbul despite his agent Giovanni Bia raising talks of interest.

Inter and Lazio have finalized the agreements to onboard Benjamin Pavard from Bayern Munich and Matteo Guendouzi from Olympique Marseille respectively.

Juventus Plot Audacious Bid for Bayern Munich Defender

July 30, 2023 Marko Vrakela Bayern Munich, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Juventus have taken the profile of wantaway Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard under consideration to replace Juan Cuadrado. According to Corriere dello Sport, Timothy Weah's arrival from Lille won't suffice, which brings the Frenchman into the equation.

Monza exceeded expectations last campaign, marginally missing out on a top-half finish, as Augusto played a vital role in contributing to the 11th position.

Nottingham Eye Derby d’Italia Target Augusto from Monza

July 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Monza, Nottingham Forest, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Brazilian wingback Carlos Augusto is a player in demand, having experienced a breakthrough season with Serie A newcomers Monza in 2022/23. The Brianza outfit exceeded expectations last campaign, marginally missing out on a top-half finish, as Augusto played a vital role in contributing to the 11th-placed finish.

Udinese midfield stalwart Lazar Samardžić, who came painfully close to completing a move to Inter in the summer, has emerged as a realistic Juventus target.

Juventus’ Giuntoli Adds Inter Target Samardzic to Wishlist

July 20, 2023 Akhil Fisher AC Milan, Calciomercato, Inter, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market, Udinese

Having recently joined the team of agent Rafaela Pimenta, Hertha Berlin youth product Lazar Samardzic has popped up in the radar of several top Serie A clubs, including Roma and Napoli.

Giuntoli Dishes on Vlahovic, Lukaku, Bonucci, and Pogba

July 18, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Transfer Market

Cristiano Giuntoli addressed the main rumors involving Juventus in his introductory presser, starting with a special thanks to his former employee: “They gave me a great opportunity eight years ago. I’m very happy because I’ve received an extraordinary welcome from everybody. I’ve found great quality in all sectors."

After completing the Jesper Lindstrom deal, Napoli are unlikely to add new players in the two final days of the 2023 summer transfer market window.

De Laurentiis Discusses Giuntoli, Osimhen, and More

July 10, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis touched on a few matters while unveiling their new kits. He lambasted Cristiano Giuntoli after he professed his Juventus fandom: "“I didn’t expect it at all. It blindsided me. If I had noticed it beforehand, I would have gotten rid of him earlier.”

A week after his release from Napoli, Juventus have formally announced the appointment of Cristiano Giuntoli as their new football director.

Juventus Finally Put Director Giuntoli Under Contract

July 7, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

A week after his release from Napoli, Juventus have formally announced the appointment of Cristiano Giuntoli as their new football director. The exec inked a five-year contract that will run until 2028. He departed the Azzurri after eight seasons. He previously spent time at Spezia and especially Carpi.

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