Official: Contract extension for Rugani

By Football Italia staff

Juventus have handed defender Daniele Rugani a one-year contract extension, tying him down until 2020.

The centre-back signed for the Bianconeri outright in January 2015, but remained on loan at Empoli for the rest of the season.

Having returned to Turin this summer, the 21-year-old has struggled for playing time, making just two Serie A starts.

However, both Coach Massimiliano Allegri and general manager Giuseppe Marotta have assured that he is part of the long term strategy, and now the club have extended his contract.

Rugani's deal was due to expire in June 2019, but he will now remain with the Old Lady until June 2020, as revealed in the club’s half-year financial statement.

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