The reasons behind disagreements between Spalletti and Comolli at Juventus | OneFootball

Luciano Spalletti is set for showdown talks with Juventus owner John Elkann amid disagreements between the Bianconeri coach and CEO Damien Comolli.

Juventus risk missing out on Champions League qualification after losing 2-0 at home on Sunday against Fiorentina.

Spalletti set for showdown talks with Juventus owner Elkann

The Bianconeri are two points below the top four with just 90 minutes left to play in Serie A this season.

Spalletti, who signed a new Juventus contract until 2028 in April, has already announced a meeting with the club’s owner, Elkann, suggesting that his relationship with CEO Comolli is not ideal.

TURIN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Head Coach Luciano Spalletti of Juventus FC looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg match between Juventus and Galatasaray A.S. at Juventus Stadium on February 25, 2026 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Stefano Guidi/Getty Images)

Tuttosport highlights at least three reasons why Spalletti and Comolli don’t get along, starting with transfer decisions. The Italian tactician wanted a new centre-forward in the January window, but his requests were not satisfied.

The role of technical director François Modesto also leaves Spalletti perplexed, as the Frenchman’s duties are not entirely clear.

According to the report, Spalletti would like another figure to link up the team and the club, with ex-Juventus director Matteo Tognozzi, now serving as the Rio Ave sporting director, being considered for a possible return.

Spalletti is also troubled by the role of Riccardo Pecini, one of Comolli’s main consultants on transfer decisions and the chief of the Bianconeri’s Scouting Department, who, however, is an external figure and doesn’t collaborate exclusively with Juventus.

SASSUOLO, ITALY – JANUARY 06: (L-R) François Modesto, Juventus Technical Director, Marco Ottolini, Sporting Director of Juventus and Damien Comolli, General Manager of Juventus talk prior to the Serie A match between US Sassuolo Calcio and Juventus FC at Mapei Stadium Citta del Tricolore on January 06, 2026 in Sassuolo, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

According to the report, Spalletti doesn’t necessarily want Comolli sacked, but feels that he should have fewer powers over sporting decisions and team management.

The French director joined Juventus only one year ago, first as a General Manager, then as CEO from October 2025.