Melisande Gomez, football editor for the French newspaper L`Equipe, recently offered her perspective on Damien Comolli, the former president of Toulouse who has now taken on the role of general manager at Juventus. Speaking to Sky Sport, Gomez provided insights into Comolli`s background and suitability for the Turin club.
Gomez characterized Comolli as a significant figure within the French football scene, known for being quite discreet, though he was more visible during his tenure as Toulouse president. His long career started at Monaco, initially as a player (though not reaching the highest levels), before he moved into coaching youth teams in the early 1990s. This path eventually led him to follow Arsène Wenger to Arsenal.
According to Gomez, those who knew Comolli during his early career attest to his profound passion for football from a young age. They recall his dedication, including attending every training session, and note a strong interest in English football and statistics that has been consistent throughout his career.
She highlighted that Comolli`s previous role at Toulouse, where he exercised extensive control and decision-making power, represents a different environment compared to the more established structure at Juventus. However, Gomez expressed confidence that Comolli understands this distinction well.
Melisande Gomez concluded by emphasizing Comolli`s key strengths:
“Comolli is a great enthusiast for football and statistics. He possesses excellent market knowledge, which leads me to believe he will perform well at Juventus.”
Based on his deep passion for the game, analytical skills, and proven market expertise, Gomez anticipates that Comolli will be a positive asset for Juventus.