Elkann invests 250 million: Spalletti, Conte out, Kayode rejected

John Elkann, owner of Juventus, announced a new capital increase of €250 million, after having already recorded over a billion euros in losses over the past nine years, a sum intended to support the management, including Luciano Spalletti, while Antonio Conte is considered out of any possibility of return.

A €250 million capital for Juventus

This investment is described as another act of love towards Juventus, one of the historic ties of the Agnelli family. After the failures of Giuntoli and Comolli, now at the helm are Carlo Carnevali and Marco Massari, two executives who must prove they are up to Juventus.

Despite the financial availability, the white-and-black team finished the last season outside the Champions League, a result described as shocking and unacceptable for a club with ambitions to return among the top four in the league.

Sarri remains at the helm

Betting odds, after Cuesta's departure, indicated the coach closest to the risk of dismissal, but the author believes the situation is not like that. Juventus is a serious club, with a strong president and a new director capable of managing football; Sarri has closed the Gasperini cycle and will not be touched, at least until the end of the season.

Sarri's renewal project will be judged by the results, but confidence in his ability to overcome the delicate challenge remains high.

The young defender Kayode, rejected by Juventus, was then transferred from Fiorentina to Brentford for €18 million. Today the player is worth between €45 and €50 million, thanks to his development in the Premier League, leaving Juventus with regrets over the missed growth path.

Luciano Spalletti, backed by an excellent relationship with Elkann, has already brought in players such as Nico González, demonstrating his ability to operate without compromises. His work will be judged by the final standings, as Juventus cannot afford not to secure a place in the Champions League.

Antonio Conte, often mentioned as a possible candidate, is not actually a current option; his presence is not contemplated in the management's strategy.

The new chief referee, Daniele Orsato, has improved the flow of the game by reducing whistles, but VAR remains a sore point. Orsato prefers a broader use, but the lack of clear decisions on obvious penalties continues to spark debate.