Report Agnelli may return to Juventus: 2 possible scenarios

According to Il Corriere dello Sport, former Juventus President Andrea Agnelli could lead the club again, possibly at the helm of a group of investors who would take over from Exor.

Former Juventus President Agnelli could take control of the club in the future, leading a group of investors who are willing to buy a majority stake from Exor.

Corriere dello Sport notes that rumours circulated on Tuesday were not confirmed nor denied, suggesting that Agnelli’s return to the club is possible.

Report Agnelli could return to Juventus: two possible scenarios

Agnelli and the entire board of directors, including ex-vice president Pavel Nedved, resigned in November 2022 following an investigation over inflated capital gains.

In January 2023, Agnelli received a two-year ban, while Juventus were docked 10 points in the 2022-23 campaign and banned from European competitions for one season.

According to the report, Agnelli could return to the club as a board member or, more likely, as the leader of a group of investors.

Nevertheless, Agnelli’s possible return to the club is easier said than done as Exor controls a 65,4% stake in the cub with 78,9% of the voting rights.

Corriere dello Sport reports that Juventus are valued at €1.15 billion on the stock market and that Exor’s stake is therefore worth €752m plus a control premium.

Agnelli would not be able to afford such a sum alone, so he’s reportedly been working to create a group of investors, including American funds, willing to make an offer to buy a controlling stake in the club.

The next few months will say whether Agnelli’s plan is feasible and whether he could return in charge of the club.