Juventus set to appoint ex-Milan and Roma director Massara as new Head of Football | OneFootball

Former Milan and Roma director Frederic Massara is set to be appointed Juventus’ 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.