Pisa have opened a new chapter in their development by appointing Damien Comolli as both president and chief executive officer on a three-year contract. The French executive returns to Italian football after leaving Juventus in the summer, taking charge of a club that sees this moment as the start of a further stage of growth.
Key takeaways
- Damien Comolli has been named Pisa president and CEO for an initial three-year term.
- The appointment follows Comolli’s summer departure from Juventus, where he had served as chief executive.
- Majority shareholder Alexander Knaster believes Pisa are ready to move into a new phase of development.
- Giuseppe Corrado and Giovanni Corrado have ended a decade-long spell at the centre of the club’s project.
- Pisa’s plans include organisational progress and the construction of a new modern training centre.
Comolli entrusted with Pisa’s next stage
Knaster presented the change at the top as a consequence of the progress Pisa have made over recent seasons. He said the club had improved significantly across its departments and now required leadership for the next part of its journey.
The majority shareholder described Comolli as an executive with extensive experience and a deep understanding of football both on and off the pitch. For Pisa, the decision places sporting and corporate responsibility in the hands of one figure as the club seeks to build on the foundations already established.
Comolli said he was pleased to join Pisa and pointed to the advances made during Knaster’s ownership. He sees considerable scope for further progress, particularly through the club’s organisation and the proposed new state-of-the-art sporting complex.
“Pisa are an exciting club to join, with important potential for growth,” Comolli said. “I am looking forward to playing a part in every aspect of the next chapter of the club’s development.”
A farewell after ten years
The arrival of Comolli also brings the departure of Giuseppe Corrado and Giovanni Corrado, whose work at Pisa spanned the past decade. Knaster thanked both men for what they had given to the club, describing them as central figures in Pisa’s identity and acknowledging the regard held for them by staff, players and supporters.
He added that their contribution would remain greatly valued and said his relationship with them would continue beyond their formal roles at the club.
In their farewell message, the Corrados described ten years as an era and said Pisa Sporting Club would always remain an essential part of their lives. They thanked the club’s employees and the people of Pisa for their support and affection.
They also reserved special thanks for Knaster, recognising his backing and friendship after the early stage of a project begun alongside Enzo Ricci. Their final wish was for Pisa to continue the successful path of growth developed across the last ten years.
