Juventus want an answer from coach Antonio Conte on a new contract within 20 days, according to reports.
Bianconeri director general Giuseppe Marotta admitted that they hope to discuss a new contract with the 44-year-old at the end of the season, but his comments also suggest this is dependent upon results.
“Conte has already said that a renewal will be discussed at the end of the current season,” Marotta told Sky Sport Italia.
“We, as a club, are fully satisfied with the work of our coach. He has a contract with us, and is our leader.
“We are really proud to have Antonio with us.
“We have already spoken, and by mutual agreement we have agreed to meet after winning something special – whether that’s the Scudetto or the Europa League…or both!”
The former Siena coach’s contract is set to expire in June 2015 and it is believed the club is keen to avoid the saga of last year when Conte held them to ransom over a possible move to Monaco.
Gazzetta dello Sport indicates that Marotta’s comments suggest that the club wish to agree on a new contract with the coach within 20 days, and is a sign that the Old Lady are attempting to take control of the situation to avoid a repeat of last summer.
Juventus are currently on the verge of their third straight Serie A title and are favourites to win the Europa League, meaning that expectations have been raised at the Juventus Stadium.
This perhaps makes a move to Monaco a less attractive proposition for Conte as representing a step backwards, and the impression outside of Italy is that he has yet to find a suitable suitor for his services.
It is believed that the coach would prefer to agree a new deal in Turin, but Gazzetta suggests that “this film has only just begun.”
