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Damien Comolli named Pisa president and CEO on a three-year deal
Pisa has appointed Damien Comolli as president and chief executive, giving him leadership of the Italian club.
Pisa plays in Serie B, Italy’s second-tier football league, and is majority-owned by Alexander Knaster.
Comolli, a French football executive, left his role at Juventus in June 2026 after a short spell as the club’s chief executive.
He has signed a three-year contract with Pisa.
Giuseppe and Giovanni Corrado, who led the club for ten years, are leaving their roles.
Comolli says he wants to help develop the club’s organisation and support plans for a new training centre, while his known use of data to assess players may shape recruitment.
Pisa is entering a new phase of growth, though the club has not outlined specific targets or a timetable.
Damien Comolli has been named president and chief executive of Pisa on an initial three-year contract.
The club announced the appointment on October 19, 2026, with Comolli also joining its board.
Alexander Knaster, Pisa’s majority owner, said the club was entering a new phase of growth and development.
Giuseppe and Giovanni Corrado are leaving their roles after ten years associated with the club.
Comolli previously served as Juventus chief executive and left the club in 2026.
- Who
- Damien Comolli, former Juventus chief executive.
- What
- He was named president and chief executive of Pisa on an initial three-year contract.
- When
- October 19, 2026.
- Where
- Pisa, Tuscany, Italy.
- Why
- Knaster said the club was entering a new phase of growth and development under Comolli’s leadership.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Comolli left Juventus, according to Il Fatto Quotidiano.
Pisa announced Comolli as president and chief executive on an initial three-year contract.
Giuseppe and Giovanni Corrado said goodbye to the club after ten years.
- New president and CEO
- Damien Comolli
- Contract
- Initial three years
- Club
- Pisa Sporting Club
- Majority owner
- Alexander Knaster
- Departing executives
- Giuseppe Corrado and Giovanni Corrado
- Previous club role
- Juventus chief executive
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What people are saying
I am convinced that this can happen under Damien's leadership, as he brings great experience and a deep knowledge of football, both on and off the pitch.
I am very happy to join Pisa SC as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ten years represent an era. Pisa Sporting Club will always remain a fundamental part of our lives.