Italian club Juventus announced today the appointment of Marco Otolini as the new sporting director of the first football team, in a move aimed at strengthening the administrative structure and supporting the club's sporting project in the upcoming phase.

Juventus confirmed in an official statement that the selection of Otolini came after careful consideration, given his experience in administrative work and his ability to manage sports affairs, in a way that serves the club's ambitions both domestically and internationally.

The new sporting director is expected to take charge of overseeing contract negotiations and renewing player contracts, as well as coordinating directly with the coaching staff, as part of the "Old Lady's" efforts to achieve technical and administrative stability.

This step comes as part of Juventus' plan to rebuild the team and strengthen its competitive ability, with a focus on long-term planning and restoring its position among the top European clubs in the upcoming seasons.