Juventus will not sell winger Kenan Yildiz despite needing to adjust their roster for financial reasons, CEO Damien Comolli said on May 27, 2026, in an interview addressing the club’s transfer strategy and finances [1, 2].
The Serie A club finished sixth last season and will participate in the Europa League, missing out on the more lucrative Champions League, which drastically reduced expected earnings from about 42.6 million euros to 14.6 million euros [1, 2].
Comolli confirmed that Juventus plans to sell one more player than originally planned to help balance their books. "We will have to sell one more player than we had planned. Both agreed that it makes sense," he said [1]. He added the team would not be weakened by the sale as the replacement players will be of equal or higher level [1, 2].
The club wants to retain forward Dusan Vlahovic but his future remains uncertain as talks continue [1, 2]. Comolli also denied rumors of tension with head coach Luciano Spalletti, calling their relationship "constant and positive, also on a personal level," and said he had recommended extending Spalletti’s contract before the season ended [1]. "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," Comolli said [1].
Acknowledging the club’s poor season, Comolli took responsibility but emphasized Juventus’ commitment to a three-to-five-year rebuilding plan [1, 2]. "Our objective is to put the team in a position to win," he said, adding that the timing will depend on various factors including competitors [1].
The club faces pressure to deliver results sooner, balancing financial constraints with on-field success [1, 2]. Juventus is expected to begin its revised season preparations with these transfer plans and rebuilding efforts in place.