Chiellini to sign new deal

Chiellini to sign new deal
Thursday 12 June, 2008

Giorgio Chiellini is set to be rewarded for his efforts last season with a new improved contract at Italian giants Juventus.

The former Livorno stopper was a revelation for the Old Lady in 2007-08 after he was sensationally transformed from a left-back into an accomplished central defender.

Those performances were enough for him to net the Euro 2008 call and cement his place in the future plans of La Vecchia Signora.

Chiellini’s agent, Davide Lippi – son of Marcello – met Juve officials yesterday where an agreement in principal was agreed.

“We’re almost there,” Lippi junior told Sky Italia. “There are just a few details to resolve, but we are very happy. Juventus are in Giorgio’s heart.”

The former Under-21 international captain will reportedly commit his future to the club until June 2012. In exchange, he will allegedly have his present £700,000 a season salary doubled.

Chiellini, who was involved in the training ground incident, which ruled Fabio Cannavaro out of Euro 2008, is yet to make an appearance at the European Championship.

However, there is a chance that he may make his debut against Romania on Friday evening as Roberto Donadoni looks to re-jig his central defensive options.

Chiellini, who was wanted by Manchester City last summer, joined Juventus in 2004 but spent his first campaign on loan at Fiorentina.

*channel4