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Juventus confirm François Modesto has been appointed as the new Technical Director.

Serie A giants Juventus have confirmed in an official statement that ex-Monza director Modesto has been appointed as the club’s new Technical Director.

“Juventus is delighted to welcome François Modesto, who will serve as the Club’s Technical Director starting today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, reporting directly to General Manager Damien Comolli,” the Bianconeri said in a statement.

“Forty-seven years old in just over a month – on August 19 – François Modesto was born in Bastia and, after a career as a footballer spanning nearly twenty years, from 1997 to 2016, he immediately decided to embark on a career in management, holding senior positions in Greece, England and Italy. Modesto spent a significant portion of his career in Italy, first on the pitch and then behind the desk, gaining a thorough understanding of Italian football in all its facets.

“François’ first experience as Sporting Director and Head of Scouting came in 2016, at Olympiacos in Greece, where he won three league titles and a national cup. In 2019, he moved to Nottingham Forest in England, where he concluded his three-year tenure as Director of Football with the English club’s promotion to the Premier League after a 23-year absence. Subsequently, in the summer of 2022, he joined Monza in Italy, where he served as Technical Director for the newly-promoted Serie A club, a role he held until the end of 2024.

“His experience, vision and versatility will be a fundamental added value for our Club.”

Comolli explains Modesto’s duties at Juventus

Toulouse President Damien Comolli, linked with Juventus.

Juventus General Manager Damien Comolli said: “I am delighted to welcome François to our organisation. His role will be central in coordinating the Technical Area (Match Analysis, Medical Department, Performance and Psychology), as well as Igor Tudor’s staff, helping to strengthen the club’s sporting identity.

“The choice of François is the result of careful consideration: we believe that his experience, gained in diverse and competitive environments, and his knowledge of Italian football, can make an immediate and lasting contribution to Juventus’ growth.”

Modesto’s first words as Juventus Technical Director

CAGLIARI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 26: Francois Modesto sports area technical consultant of Monza looks on during the Serie A TIM match between Cagliari Calcio and AC Monza at Sardegna Arena on November 26, 2023 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Modesto added: “Joining such a prestigious club is both an honour and a great responsibility. Juventus has an extraordinary history and a winning culture that I deeply admire. I am thrilled to begin this new journey, working closely with Damien, Coach Igor Tudor, and the entire staff to build an ambitious, modern and successful project. I will dedicate all my experience and commitment to contributing to Juventus’ success, both in Italy and in Europe.”

Comolli said in his unveiling press conference in June that he’d hire a technical director and a sporting director as well.

The first target has been fulfilled, but while the Bianconeri continue looking for a new sporting director, Comolli will remain in charge of transfers.

The French executive has already secured the first summer reinforcement by getting Jonathan David on a free transfer.

Juventus will begin preparation for the new season on July 24 at their training centre, Continassa, in Turin.

Their debut Serie A match in the 2025-26 season will be at home against Parma, precisely one month later, on August 24.