Official: Juventus confirm Massara’s appointment and new Chiellini role | OneFootball

Juventus confirm Frederic Massara’s appointment as Chief Football Officer, while Giorgio Chiellini takes on a new role as Chief Club Affairs Officer.

Reports that Massara was close to joining Juventus one month after leaving Roma began to emerge on Tuesday morning, and the Old Lady has already confirmed the appointment of the 57-year-old.

Official Juventus statement on Massara and Chiellini

“Frederic Massara has been appointed Chief Football Officer of the Club. In his new role, Frederic will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer, Giovanni Carnevali, with the aim of strengthening the organisational structure of the men’s football division,” Juventus said in a statement.

“Frederic will be responsible for overseeing the management and development of the men’s football division, helping to define and implement the Club’s sporting strategies and projects, in close collaboration with Juventus’ Sporting Director, Marco Ottolini.

“Throughout his career, Frederic has established himself as one of the most highly regarded executives in the world of football, making a significant contribution to the development of a number of prestigious clubs, including AC Milan and AS Roma.”

WALSALL, ENGLAND – AUGUST 06: Frederic Massara, Sporting Director of AS Roma, looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between Aston Villa and AS Roma at Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium on August 06, 2025 in Walsall, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)

Along with Massara’s appointment, Juventus confirmed that Chiellini would change his role within the club after serving as Director of Football Strategy for the past year.

“Giorgio Chiellini takes on the brand new role of Chief Club Affairs Officer, strengthening Juventus’ ability to engage, build relationships and represent its interests with key institutions, strategic stakeholders and sporting organisations, both in Italy and around the world,” Juventus said.

The official Juventus statement came with a comment from CEO and General Manager Giovanni Carnevali: “I am convinced that we are building a solid, competent and cohesive structure, capable of supporting our ambitions both now and in the future. We are delighted to welcome Frederic into the great Bianconeri family. His expertise and in-depth knowledge of football represent an added value and complement perfectly the professional skills already present within the Club’s organisational structure.”

BOLOGNA, ITALY – DECEMBER 14: Former Juventus player Giorgio Chiellini looks on prior to the Serie A match between Bologna FC 1909 and Juventus FC at Renato Dall’Ara Stadium on December 14, 2025 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Carnevali was appointed by Juventus last month, replacing Damien Comolli, who ended his spell at the Allianz Stadium after barely a year.

Juventus have already confirmed their first summer signing, bringing in Italy winger Jeff Ekhator in an €18m deal, including add-ons.

Juventus will begin the pre-season under Luciano Spalletti on July 13. Their first Serie A match in 2026-27 is at home against Parma on August 29.