Ex-Juventus Executives Set for Civil Trial in May 2025

Former Juventus officials Andrea Agnelli, Pavel Nedved, Fabio Paratici, and others will face a civil trial starting May 19, 2025, over alleged financial irregularities. Despite receiving sporting bans earlier, a Rome judge rejected an appeal to dismiss the case. Paratici ongoing legal issues led Milan to withdraw interest in appointing him sporting director.

When it comes to off-field controversies in Italian football, Juventus continues to make headlines. Former top executives of the club, including ex-president Andrea Agnelli, vice-president Pavel Nedved, and sporting director Fabio Paratici, are set to face a civil trial starting May 19, 2025. This comes after a Rome judge, Anna Maria Gavoni, rejected an appeal from their legal team that sought to annul the hearing over technical objections.

The charges stem from accusations of financial misconduct—specifically, artificially inflating player transfer fees to enhance club profit margins. Although all three were previously sanctioned in a sporting trial, including bans from football activity (Paratici receiving a 30-month suspension set to expire in July), the civil legal process has moved at a slower pace.

The pending trial has already had real-world implications. AC Milan, reportedly interested in appointing Paratici as their sporting director, backed away due to the uncertainty and potential fallout. The involvement of high-ranking figures like former CEO Maurizio Arrivabene only adds weight to the legal proceedings, which could carry further consequences if new penalties are handed down. For now, the football world awaits as one of Italy’s most storied clubs continues to deal with the shadows of its recent past.