Locatelli signs contract extension with Juventus
Juventus chief executive Damien Comolli believes Manuel Locatelli's contract renewal with the club highlights the Bianconeri's ambitions of fighting for multiple trophies on all fronts.
Locatelli put pen to paper on a contract extension with Juventus which could keep him with the Serie A giant until 2030.
The 28-year-old joined Juventus from Sassuolo in 2021 on an initial two-year loan before signing a five-year contract extension in November 2023.
During his time in Turin, Locatelli has made 224 appearances in all competitions, netting nine times as well as providing 17 assists for his team-mates.
Locatelli has won just one trophy, the Coppa Italia in 2023-2024, with Juventus, but Comolli believes tying the midfielder down to a new deal is a step in the right direction concerning silverware.
"We all remember when Manuel, upon his arrival in 2021, spoke with great emotion about having always been a Juventus fan," Comolli said.
"His contract renewal, therefore, represents the natural continuation of the growth of his leadership on the pitch, of his indomitable Juventus spirit, in complete harmony with the values and ambitions of our club.
"It is a further step towards giving solidity and continuity to our sporting project, with an eye to the future and the goal of making the team increasingly competitive."
Locatelli has featured 41 times in all competitions in 2025-2026 since the FIFA Club World Cup, and although Juventus will not pick up any titles this season, it remains on track for a top-four finish in Serie A.
Luciano Spalletti's side is fourth in the top-flight, two points ahead of Como in fifth, ahead of facing Bologna at Allianz Stadium on Monday (AEST).
