Juventus announced the renewal of the suspended Fagioli

Juventus announced on Tuesday the renewal of the Italian midfielder Nicolò Fagioli for two more years than he had already signed, until 2028, despite being sanctioned with a 7-month suspension due to the ‘Betting Case’.

On October 17, Fagioli reached a plea agreement with the Italian Football Federation after admitting that he had bet on football matches – and more sports on illegal platforms – and received a penalty in which he will miss the field in for seven months. gambling and at least six months under therapy, in addition to paying a fine of 12,500 euros.

Juve, which has already shown its support for the young player with an official statement, maintains confidence by renewing the young midfielder.

“Juventus is pleased to announce that Nicolò Fagioli’s contract has been renewed until June 30, 2028. This continues the relationship with Nicolò, who has been with Juventus since the youth academy, when he was just 14 years old,” reports the club. .

In the same way the sports director, the Italian Cristiano Giuntoli, who until last season held the same position in Naples, assured that the renewal, although it serves to give him personal support, is also a sporting decision.

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“We support Nicolò Fagioli in his therapeutic and training path, and we want to give him all the support he will need in the coming months,” Giuntoli said.

“The renewal of the player’s contract is exactly going in this direction, but not only because Nicolò is a very important player for us, his technical quality and tactical intelligence are known to everyone, and we are convinced that his return to the field will be a value. major addition for us,” added the leader.

“That is why Fagioli needs to know that he can continue working, training every day with the team, with the necessary calmness. And he also knows that we are counting on him and we are waiting for him,” said Giuntoli.