Conceicao to extend Juventus deal to 2031 with pay rise
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- TuttosportTier 1
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- Paolo Pirisi
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Key points
- Portuguese winger has emerged as key player under Spalletti, scoring in win over Atalanta and starting every game bar brief absence against NEC
- Juventus and agent Jorge Mendes targeting contract extension through 2031 with salary increase to over €4m net per season
- Spalletti building 'Salah project' to develop Conceicao into elite modern winger; Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United approaches came to nothing
Summary
Francisco Conceicao has become Juventus's standout performer this season, particularly during Kenan Yildiz's absence. The Portuguese winger has started every match bar a brief appearance against NEC, with his goal unlocking the win over Atalanta showcasing his growing importance to Luciano Spalletti's project.
Juventus and Mendes are now pursuing a contract extension through 2031 with a salary increase to over €4m net annually. Spalletti views Conceicao as central to his plans and rejected all summer approaches from England's top clubs. The manager is working to develop him into an elite winger in the mould of Mohamed Salah, refining his finishing to complete his evolution.
Original headline
Conceicao, tutto sul rinnovo con la Juve: la firma del punto fermo di Spalletti senza Yildiz
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