Juventus go back to the future: Marco Ottolini named new sporting director | OneFootball

The new year at Juventus begins with a significant signing and a welcome return. As of January 1, 2026, the Bianconeri organization officially has a new face at the helm of the sports area: Marco Ottolini, who has been appointed as the club’s new Sporting Director. The decision, made official in recent hours, places the executive in a pivotal position within the Turin hierarchy, where he will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Damien Comolli.

The new Bianconeri governance takes shape: Ottolini heads the sports area

Ottolini doesn’t need a map to find his way around Continassa: this is a homecoming, but through the main entrance. The executive had already worked for the Old Lady from 2018 to 2022, playing a key role in international scouting and loan management, as well as laying the groundwork for the “Second Team” project (now Next Gen). After leaving Turin, he completed his development first with a formative experience abroad (Anderlecht) and then, most notably, as Sporting Director of Genoa, where he demonstrated his management skills on the field.

The decision to bring him back is part of a precise plan for corporate reorganization. Juventus is betting on a profile that combines deep knowledge of the Bianconeri environment with an international and modern vision, aligned with the best practices of Europe’s top clubs. Ottolini, born in 1980 and a former footballer until 2002, brings competence and freshness: it will be his task to build the Juve of the future, working in synergy with Comolli’s strategic vision.

Andrea Alati

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