After the departure of Andrea Berta in January 2025, Atlético de Madrid finds himself looking for a new sports director. Among the candidates envisaged, Cristiano Giuntoli, recently released from his duties to Juventus, attracts the attention of the Madrid club according to our information. Serious contacts have even already taken place. Giuntoli has forged a solid reputation as a sports director, notably thanks to his remarkable work in Naples, where he was the architect of the Italian champion team in 2023, recruiting talents such as Victor Osimhen, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Kim Min-Jae.
His methodical approach and his eye to find promising players were greeted in the world of football. However, its passage to Juventus was more tumultuous. Despite promising beginnings, internal tensions, notably with coach Massimiliano Allegri then Thiago Motta, tainted his mandate. Controversial decisions, such as the treatment of certain players, have also aroused criticism. Despite these challenges, Giuntoli's experience in the management of high -level clubs and its recruitment expertise could represent a precious asset for Atlético, which seeks to start a new chapter after the Berta era.
