Juventus Near New Contract for Luciano Spalletti Through 2027 With Option
Club leaders cite improved form in backing a longer stay.
Overview
- Multiple reports say Juventus and Spalletti are close to finalizing an extension to June 2027 with an option for an additional season, with an announcement expected soon according to Romeo Agresti.
- Spalletti was hired at the end of October on a deal running only to season’s end after replacing Igor Tudor.
- Since taking over, Spalletti has 16 wins in 29 matches and Juventus have collected 38 Serie A points, currently sitting fifth and one point off fourth-placed Como.
- Owner John Elkann and CEO Damien Comolli are reported to be convinced by Spalletti’s work, with local reports adding that key players have endorsed his continuation.
- The push to secure Spalletti aligns with a wider renewal drive that includes new deals for Kenan Yildiz, Carlo Pinsoglio, and Weston McKennie and active talks with Dusan Vlahovic’s representatives.