Giuntoli in Atlético's sights: Reinforcement in the sports management?
Attention, Rojiblancos! Transfer rumors are not only focused on the field but also in the offices. News from Italy links Cristiano Giuntoli, former sports director of Juventus, with Atlético de Madrid.
Following the restructuring of the sports management in January 2025, with Carlos Bucero as general director of football and Severiano García as technical secretary, Giuntoli’s possible arrival has generated excitement.
Giuntoli, renowned for his successful spell at Napoli, where he contributed to the 2023 league title with key signings, could bring his experience and vision to the Colchonero club.
Although his time at Juventus was marked by tensions, his reputation as a recruitment expert makes him an attractive candidate for several teams. Bucero, currently responsible for planning and recruiting players in all Atlético categories, including subsidiaries in Mexico and Canada, also oversees the search for reinforcements for the first team.
For his part, García is in charge of identifying and evaluating players for all the club’s teams. The incorporation of Giuntoli could complement this structure, providing a new impetus to the sports management and reinforcing Atlético’s commitment to talent and excellence.
