Juventus director Beppe Marotta praised Max Allegri for his abilities as a “psychologist” and confirmed they want the Champions League.
The Coach signed a contract extension to June 2018 today, adding a further year to his existing deal.
“I defined this a formality because we began this rapport with Allegri, who took us to two consecutive Scudetti and other important trophies, so it seemed natural to consider this rapport on-going.
Juventus director Beppe Marotta praised Max Allegri for his abilities as a “psychologist” and confirmed they want the Champions League.
The Coach signed a contract extension to June 2018 today, adding a further year to his existing deal.
“I defined this a formality because we began this rapport with Allegri, who took us to two consecutive Scudetti and other important trophies, so it seemed natural to consider this rapport on-going.
“There was no need to enact a divorce, so the marriage continues along happily,” Marotta told the official club website.
“Juventus as a club were able to not only choose good players, but also to show consistency by handing the team to an excellent Coach in Allegri, despite the scepticism shown by some two years ago.
“The club deserves credit for choosing a great Coach and supporting him throughout his professional needs.
“Allegri achieved the best with the players put at his disposal, but also helped the players realise their potential, above all in Europe where in the last two years we’ve achieved extraordinary results.
“More than a new era, it is the continuation of the past. Juventus have a rich trophy cabinet and in every tournament we must try to achieve the best, which is to win.”
Allegri has said the next target must be the Champions League trophy and Marotta agrees to a point.
“The first objective is to win the Scudetto again, as the sixth in a row would be an absolute first in Italian football, something no club has achieved.
“We are aiming for the maximum in the Champions League. We know it is difficult to compete with the biggest clubs, but we must find the strength to do it.
“The modern Coach is not just the man who teaches the players about football and imposes tactical approaches, but is above all the psychologist who guides the group and keeps it motivated.
“In that sense, a lot of credit for the victory does go to the Coach.”