The Province

Juventus extends contracts

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TURIN, Italy — A month after guiding Juventus to an unexpected spot in the Champions League final, coach Massimilia­no Allegri has had his contract with Juventus extended through 2017.

Juventus made the announceme­nt Monday, while also extending the contract of midfielder Claudio Marchisio through 2020.

While financial details were not disclosed, the Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Allegri’s deal boosts his salary from $2.75 million US to $3.85 million per season.

That makes him the second-highest paid coach in Serie A after Inter Milan’s Roberto Mancini, who will earn $4.4 million for the next two seasons.

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