Juventus' board of directors accepted Comolli's resignation at an extraordinary meeting on Friday morning, before issuing an official statement confirming the change. Comolli posted his own message on X shortly afterwards.
"I have decided to step down from my role as Chief Operating Officer of Juventus FC with immediate effect. I would like to thank John Elkann and Exor for giving me the opportunity to work for this extraordinary club.
"I would also like to thank my colleagues for their commitment and dedication, and wish the best to both the women's and men's teams for next season. A huge thank you to the Juventus fans for their incredible support. You are the ones who make this club so special."
Comolli's tenure lasted barely a year. He joined Juventus in the summer of 2025, initially as general manager, before being promoted to chief executive in November 2025. His arrival was framed at the time as part of an effort to modernise the club's decision-making and bring an international perspective to its football operations.
That project did not survive the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League, finishing sixth in Serie A and securing only Europa League football for next season. According to multiple Italian outlets, tensions had also grown between Comolli and head coach Luciano Spalletti — who was handed a new contract until 2028 as recently as April — over transfer strategy, including a failed pursuit of Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker that Spalletti had personally championed.
Carnevali, who ran Sassuolo for over a decade and is widely credited with building one of Italian football's most sustainable mid-table models, takes over as chief executive and general manager from June 15. He offered his own statement on arrival.
"I am proud and honoured to join a club with such a rich history and strong identity. I would like to thank the club, the majority shareholder, and John Elkann for the trust they have placed in me. I approach this new challenge with a strong sense of responsibility and with the conviction that, through daily commitment, it is possible to build a sustainable path of growth and a successful future.
"Together with all areas of the organisation, we will work to ensure that Juventus continues to be a leading force at both national and international level, in full respect of the club's heritage and the ambitions of our fans."
Among the most pressing issues awaiting Carnevali is the future of striker Dušan Vlahović, whose contract situation remains unresolved and represents one of the club's most significant ongoing questions.
The reorganisation reflects what industry observers have characterised as a pivot back toward a more traditional, Italian-rooted leadership model — a contrast to the international approach Comolli was brought in to deliver, and one that lasted barely twelve months before being abandoned.