Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano offers the latest news on Juventus director Giovanni Manna, linking him with a move to Napoli.
The 35-year-old joined as academy director in 2019 before taking over at Juventus Next Gen the following year.
When Federico Cherubini won a sporting ban last January, Manna received a sudden promotion, becoming the first team’s sporting director.
Despite the arrival of Cristiano Guintoli in the summer, the 35-year-old has retained his job, acting as the right-hand man of the Club’s new director of football.
But while Giuntoli moved from Napoli to Juventus last summer, Manna could move in the opposite direction.
According to Romano, the Partenopei knew the Juventus coach as the favourite to become the club’s director of football this summer.
“Giovanni Manna is the main candidate to be the new director of Napoli from next season,” the movement guru posted on his X account.
“Contacts have reportedly been established in Italy and Manna is expected to be the new director of the Naples project. “
Contacts have reportedly been established in Italy and Manna will be Napoli’s new project manager. pic. twitter. com/j8qi6LNv4q
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 2, 2024
Napoli have been missing a strong player in the reserve team since Giuntoli’s departure.
Club president Aurelio De Laurentiis appointed Mauro Meluso sporting director last summer, but it remains to be seen whether the latter will keep his job after the club’s dismal name defence.
We don’t care. Giuntoli is here, he’s important! Also, I don’t think Manna is smart enough for this big role.
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