What Happened to Juventus Football Club S.p.A.?

Juventus Football Club has endured a tumultuous period since late 2022, primarily due to investigations into alleged financial irregularities and false accounting, particularly concerning player transfer values and salary maneuvers during the COVID-19 pandemic. In January 2023, the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) initially deducted 15 points from Juventus in Serie A. Although this decision was temporarily suspended in April 2023, a new ruling in May 2023 ultimately resulted in a 10-point deduction, significantly impacting their league position and European qualification hopes.

The consequences extended to European competitions when, in July 2023, UEFA banned Juventus from participating in the 2023-24 UEFA Europa Conference League and imposed a fine of up to €20 million for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules and a previous settlement agreement. This series of scandals led to a mass resignation of the club's entire board of directors in November 2022, including former president Andrea Agnelli and vice president Pavel Nedved, paving the way for a new leadership structure.

Under the new presidency of Gianluca Ferrero, Juventus opted not to appeal UEFA's decision, aiming to end a period of uncertainty and focus on rebuilding. The club has since focused on restructuring its finances and management. In June 2025, Damien Comolli was appointed as the new General Manager, tasked with overseeing the Men's Football Area, Marketing, and Commercial Departments. Further changes in the sporting leadership saw Luciano Spalletti, former Italy national team manager, appointed as head coach in late October 2025, signing a contract until June 2026 with an option for extension based on Champions League qualification.

Financially, Juventus continues to navigate challenges. While they maintained their 16th position in the Deloitte Football Money League 2026, reporting €401.7 million in revenue for the 2024/25 season, the first half of the 2025/2026 financial year (ending December 31, 2025) closed with a consolidated loss of €2.5 million, a decrease from a €16.9 million profit in the same period of the previous year. This was attributed to reduced revenues from player registration rights, broadcasting, and ticketing, partially offset by increased sponsorships.

As of April 2026, Juventus is actively working on strengthening its squad and securing key personnel. CEO Damien Comolli has publicly stated the club's commitment to an "ambitious summer" transfer campaign, irrespective of Champions League qualification. The club has been busy with contract renewals, extending deals for captain Manuel Locatelli, Kenan Yildiz, and Weston McKennie until 2030, and Head Coach Luciano Spalletti until 2028. Juventus is also reportedly in talks for potential new signings, including Bayern's Min-jae Kim and Robert Lewandowski, while the contract situation of star striker Dusan Vlahovic, whose deal expires at the end of the 2025-26 season, remains a key focus for discussions after the season concludes.