Giovinco: Juventus For Life!

Giovinco: Juventus For Life!

Juventus starlet Sebastian Giovinco is delighted with his new five year contract extension and he is hoping he can play for the club beyond 2013...

The Italian under-21 international finally put pen to paper on Friday morning after long negotiations with the club which date back to the summer.

'La Formica Atomica' is over the moon with the deal, where it is believed he will earn around €1m per season.

"I am so happy that I will be wearing the Juve jersey for the next five years, but I hope it goes beyond that," Giovinco told Juventus Channel.

"I am from Turin and I have always supported the Bianconeri and, apart from last season, I have always worn these colours.

"I started to play for the club when I was eight years old and a new phase has begun in my career. I now have more responsibilities and I have to work hard to give the club satisfaction as well as the fans, who have always been close to me."

The Old Lady's sporting director Alessio Secco, who played a major part in securing the new deal, is also pleased with the outcome.

"Today's agreement is the conclusion of a negotiation which was conducted in a serious and correct manor," added Secco.

"We reached a meeting point where the interests of the player and club were satisfied and the renewal is in line with the club's policy of bring quality youth to the team.

"Now we have to continue doing well, starting from tomorrow against Napoli."

The Bianconeri are currently four points off the pace heading into the game against the Partenopei and a much needed win is required if they are to celebrate Giovinco's extension in style.

*Goal.com