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Juventus Faces Leadership Overhaul as Francesco Calvo Resigns for Aston Villa Role

Calvo's departure sparks a reorganization of Juventus's commercial leadership and FIGC representation, with Champions League qualification still uncertain.

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Overview

  • Francesco Calvo will leave his position as Juventus's Managing Director of Revenue and Football Development at the end of the season to become Aston Villa's CEO.
  • Juventus must urgently appoint a new head of commercial operations while also addressing potential changes to its representation on the FIGC council.
  • Giorgio Chiellini is a leading candidate to replace Calvo as one of Juventus's representatives on the FIGC council.
  • Owner John Elkann recently injected €15 million into the club's finances and has proposed further funding contingent on Champions League qualification and leadership stability.
  • The timing of Calvo’s resignation leaves Juventus balancing a critical push for Champions League qualification with the need to finalize a new shirt sponsorship deal.