Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has signed a contract renewal with the Bianconeri until 2021.

News of the five-year deal was announced today via the club's official website.

The 22-year-old has played a more prominent role for the Bianconeri this season, deputising for injuries to the regular defensive trio of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

Rugani has also weighed in with three goals in seven starting appearances for the club during the current campaign.

Juventus defender Daniele Rugani has signed a contract renewal with the Bianconeri until 2021.

News of the five-year deal was announced today via the club's official website.

The 22-year-old has played a more prominent role for the Bianconeri this season, deputising for injuries to the regular defensive trio of Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.

Rugani has also weighed in with three goals in seven starting appearances for the club during the current campaign.

The centreback returned to Turin at the beginning of the 2015-16 season after spending two years on loan at Empoli, where he made a total of 81 appearances for the Tuscan side.

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