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Juventus are reportedly on the cusp of finalizing the contract extension of their stalwart defender Federico Gatti.
The 26-year-old first signed for the Bianconeri in January 2022 after climbing his means up from the decrease divisions and cementing himself as a Serie B revelation throughout his time at Frosinone. He spent the remainder of the marketing campaign with the Canarini earlier than becoming a member of Max Allegri’s ranks the next summer season.
Slowly however certainly, Gatti carved himself an essential function in Turin whereas endearing himself to the fanbase together with his never-say-die perspective and knack for scoring decisive targets. This season, he has turn into one of many new leaders in Thiago Motta’s squad, donning the captain’s armband on a number of events.
So regardless of having a contract lasting till June 2028, Juventus are nonetheless eager to armor him with a brand new and improved deal. The 2 events have been negotiating phrases over the previous few weeks, and in accordance with Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the signatures will quickly arrive.
The switch guru reveals that the Italy worldwide will pen a brand new contract that can push again the deadline date for an additional 12 months (till June 2029). Naturally, Gatti will likely be rewarded with a pay rise, although Romano doesn’t point out any figures.
This will likely be an indication of the membership’s nice religion within the sturdy defender who could have a serious function to play this season, particularly amidst the absence of the injured Gleison Bremer and the decline of membership captain Danilo.
The Italian has now fashioned a strong partnership on the again with Pierre Kalulu who’s proving to be one other dependable choice for Motta on the again. They continue to be Juve’s primary choices, at the very least till the arrival of reinforcement in January.
The Rivoli native has made 13 appearances for the membership for the reason that begin of the season, 10 in Serie and three within the Champions League.
