15 July 2025
Juventus is delighted to welcome François Modesto, who will serve as the Club's Technical Director starting today, Tuesday, July 15, 2025, reporting directly to General Manager Damien Comolli.
Forty-seven years old in just over a month – on August 19 – François Modesto was born in Bastia and, after a career as a footballer spanning nearly twenty years, from 1997 to 2016, he immediately decided to embark on a career in management, holding senior positions in Greece, England and Italy. Modesto spent a significant portion of his career in Italy, first on the pitch and then behind the desk, gaining a thorough understanding of Italian football in all its facets.
François' first experience as Sporting Director and Head of Scouting came in 2016, at Olympiacos in Greece, where he won three league titles and a national cup. In 2019, he moved to Nottingham Forest in England, where he concluded his three-year tenure as Director of Football with the English club's promotion to the Premier League after a 23-year absence. Subsequently, in the summer of 2022, he joined Monza in Italy, where he served as Technical Director for the newly-promoted Serie A club, a role he held until the end of 2024.
His experience, vision and versatility will be a fundamental added value for our Club.
Damien Comolli’s words
"I am delighted to welcome François to our organisation,” said Juventus General Manager Comolli. “His role will be central in coordinating the Technical Area (Match Analysis, Medical Department, Performance and Psychology), as well as Igor Tudor's staff, helping to strengthen the club's sporting identity. The choice of François is the result of careful consideration: we believe that his experience, gained in diverse and competitive environments, and his knowledge of Italian football, can make an immediate and lasting contribution to Juventus' growth."
François Modesto’s words
New Technical Director Modesto himself said: "Joining such a prestigious club is both an honour and a great responsibility. Juventus has an extraordinary history and a winning culture that I deeply admire. I am thrilled to begin this new journey, working closely with Damien, Coach Igor Tudor, and the entire staff to build an ambitious, modern and successful project. I will dedicate all my experience and commitment to contributing to Juventus' success, both in Italy and in Europe."
Welcome, Director, and good luck!
