Juventus to retain Yildiz but plan additional sale, says CEO Comolli

Juventus CEO Damien Comolli revealed the club's financial strategy, stating they must sell an additional player this transfer window to compensate for missing Champions League qualification. Despite this necessity, Comolli assured that any player sold would be replaced by one of equal or greater caliber, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining squad strength.

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We will have to sell one more player than ​we had planned. Both agreed that it makes sense.

Comolli was unequivocal about keeping young talent Kenan Yildiz, stating "Certainly not" when asked about his potential sale. However, the future of forward Dusan Vlahovic remains a point of discussion, with Comolli noting Vlahovic's desire to meet at the end of the season to discuss his future. The club aims to continue with Vlahovic but acknowledges the uncertainty.

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This does not mean we will weaken: every player sold will be replaced by ​one of equal level, if not higher.

The CEO also addressed speculation about his relationship with coach Luciano Spalletti, dismissing rumors of tension. Comolli asserted their relationship is strong and positive, highlighting that he recommended Spalletti for the role and insisted on extending his contract. He described their collaboration as a seven-month process of getting to know each other.

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Certainly ​not

Looking ahead, Comolli outlined a three-to-five-year plan for Juventus's rebuild. He stressed the club's commitment to a long-term project, while acknowledging the immediate pressure to achieve results. The financial impact of missing the Champions League is significant, with an estimated shortfall of around 28 million euros compared to qualification earnings, necessitating careful squad adjustments.

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We would like to continue, how I don’t know. He told us, let’s meet at the end of the season. That’s it.