Ahead of its upcoming shareholders` meeting on November 7, Juventus has disclosed that UEFA is monitoring its compliance with financial fair play regulations, outlining potential consequences. The club`s preparatory documents also detailed executive remunerations, including a significant 950,000 euro signing bonus for Damien Comolli.
UEFA has initiated proceedings against Juventus for a potential breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations over the past three years. This disclosure came directly from the club in its annual financial report as of June 30, 2025. The report further elaborated on executive compensation and the costs associated with the departure of former general manager Cristiano Giuntoli.
Details on Juventus`s Financial Fair Play Violation
Juventus revealed that on September 18, it received notification from UEFA regarding an investigation into a possible breach of the “Football Earning Rule” for the three-year period spanning 2022/2023 to 2024/2025. This suggests the club may have exceeded the permissible €60 million loss limit over this timeframe. However, regarding the “Squad Cost Ratio,” another key FFP parameter, Juventus affirmed its compliance for the 2024 calendar year on a consolidated basis and, based on current financial projections, expects to adhere to this metric in 2025.
The club anticipates UEFA`s decision on the “Football Earning Rule” violation by spring 2026. This outcome will consider current and future financial performance across all UEFA economic-financial parameters. Potential repercussions include a financial penalty (currently difficult to quantify but likely not deemed substantial) and/or sporting restrictions, such as limitations on registering new players for UEFA competitions. In essence, Juventus may face either a fine or a restriction on the players eligible for European tournaments.
Executive Compensation at Juventus: Giuntoli`s Severance and Comolli`s Bonus
Juventus`s “2024/2025 Remuneration Policy and Compensation Report” shed light on the financial arrangements for its top brass. It revealed the salary of former General Manager Cristiano Giuntoli and the expenses tied to his departure: a fixed compensation of €2,307,692 gross, supplemented by an additional €850,000 gross as part of a mutual contract termination agreement. A further €500,000 is also provisioned, contingent on specific conditions related to his subsequent employment.
For Giuntoli`s successor, Damien Comolli, appointed on June 1, 2025, Juventus granted a substantial signing bonus of €950,000. This was strategically aimed at establishing a competitive remuneration package to attract and retain a highly qualified individual for pivotal “Football” and “Revenue” roles. The report also detailed the compensation for other senior executives: President Gianluca Ferrero receives €400,000 gross, and CEO Maurizio Scanavino receives €800,000 gross. Separately, a decision regarding Cristiano Ronaldo`s appeal in his legal case against the club has been postponed to January 12, 2026.
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