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Juventus Opens Talks With Southampton’s Johannes Spors for Sporting Director Role

Any appointment would require an agreement with Sport Republic, which employs Spors at Southampton, according to reports.

Overview

  • Transfermarkt reports, citing Sky Sport Schweiz, that initial discussions have taken place and identifies Spors as the leading candidate.
  • Italian outlets say Juventus intends to present a new sporting director by early November after a prolonged winless run in all competitions.
  • BILD reports Spors is contracted through summer 2028 under the Sport Republic structure, which could complicate a move.
  • Johannes Spors brings Serie A familiarity from his time at Genoa and a broad international network built across roles in Germany, the Netherlands and with the 777 Football Group.
  • Coverage describes the brief for the role as consolidating recruitment, strengthening player development and boosting Juventus’s competitiveness in Europe, with other names such as Marco Ottolini and Domenico Teti also considered.