Official: Toni renews with Verona

Luca Toni has extended his Verona contract until June 2016 – ‘I’m thrilled to continue this great adventure’.

The veteran striker was Serie A top scorer this year, his 22 goals allowing him to share the Capocannoniere crown with Inter’s Mauro Icardi.

The World Cup winner had been linked with a move the the A-League in Australia, but has instead renewed his contract with the Butei.

“Hellas Verona FC informs that it has officially renewed and extended the contract of Luca Toni,” a statement announced.

Luca Toni has extended his Verona contract until June 2016 – ‘I’m thrilled to continue this great adventure’.

The veteran striker was Serie A top scorer this year, his 22 goals allowing him to share the Capocannoniere crown with Inter’s Mauro Icardi.

The World Cup winner had been linked with a move the the A-League in Australia, but has instead renewed his contract with the Butei.

“Hellas Verona FC informs that it has officially renewed and extended the contract of Luca Toni,” a statement announced.

“The best goalscorer Hellas’ top-flight history is ready to write a new page in his career and in the history of Verona.”

The big striker also expressed his joy at extending his Bentegodi stay.

“I’m thrilled to continue this great adventure in gialloblu. This is the right choice for me and my family.

“I give special thanks to the President [Maurizio Setti], the club and the fans. As long as I’m feeling this way, I’ll keep playing football. I really can’t wait to get the new season underway.

“Forza Verona!”