Juventus Nears Manager Search After Conte, Gasperini Rejections

Juventus is undergoing significant changes in both management and coaching as they seek to rejuvenate the club. Damien Comolli has been appointed as the new General Manager, with Cristiano Giuntoli expected to be replaced soon, while several candidates including Diego Lopez, Ricky Massara, and Hasan Salihamidzic are being considered for the director of sport role. On the coaching front, Juventus is actively pursuing Fulham manager Marco Silva following rejections from Antonio Conte and Gian Piero Gasperini, with Silva being highly regarded for his attacking and modern tactical approach. Despite Silva's public commitment to Fulham, where he has successfully established the club in the Premier League, Juventus has engaged in talks with his agent, Jorge Mendes, and Comolli is a known admirer of Silva's methods. Igor Tudor, currently Juventus manager, is expected to remain through the Club World Cup with a potential coaching change thereafter. The club is clearly aiming to restore its attacking identity and competitive edge after recent pragmatic decline.