Juventus confirm new contract for Fagioli following betting ban | OneFootball

Juventus have confirmed a new contract for midfielder Nicolò Fagioli on Tuesday.

The Italian giants have affirmed their trust in the youngster despite the 22-year-old serving a seven-month ban for betting breaches.

His new deal will keep him with the Turin giants until 2028 as he remains a key part of the club’s future.

“We confirm what we had already communicated a few weeks ago: we support Nicolò Fagioli in his therapeutic and training journey, and we want to provide him with all the support he will need in the coming months,” said director Cristiano Giuntoli.

“The renewal of his contract is precisely in line with this, but not only: Nicolò is a very important player for us, his technical quality and his tactical intelligence are known to everyone, and we are convinced that his return to the pitch will be for us an added value of primary importance.

“So Fagioli must know, and he does know, that he can continue to work here, training every day with the team, with the necessary serenity. And he also knows that we are counting on him and waiting for him.”

After truly breaking into the senior squad last season, the Italian has made 45 appearances for Juventus, with three goals and six assists to his name. He made six appearances this season before his ban.

In addition to the suspension, Fagioli was fined €12,500 fine and is required to participate in gambling addiction therapy for six months.  He is set to return to action in May.