The Italy international currently has an agreement running until 2028, but both parties have reached terms on a two-year extension. According to Tuttosport, the new deal will be worth around 4.5 million euros net per year including bonuses — a rise of close to 1.5 million on his current salary, and level with what Weston McKennie earns at the club.
A club option to add a further year to 2031 is also expected to be included. Tuttomercatoweb confirmed the news on Wednesday, with managing director Damien Comolli having already signalled publicly that an announcement on a renewal was imminent, though he stopped short of naming the player. Dusan Vlahovic, he made clear, would not be the subject.
Under Luciano Spalletti, Locatelli has established himself as one of the best midfielders in Serie A. The coach made him captain from the start of his tenure, a decision that has been vindicated by a series of commanding performances. Since returning to the side after a dip in form earlier in the season, Locatelli has not missed a minute.
The renewal had not been a drawn-out negotiation. Juventus moved decisively to secure a player they regard as the spine of the side, with Spalletti's own contract extension already in place. Locatelli, despite reported interest from other clubs and glowing assessments from coaches including Cesc Fabregas, never seriously considered leaving.
His career record reflects a player who grew into his best football at Juventus. He has made 224 appearances and scored 9 goals for the club, following 99 games and 7 goals at Sassuolo and 63 appearances and 2 goals during his time at Milan. He has also earned 36 caps for Italy, scoring 3 times. His honours include a European Championship with the national team, a Coppa Italia and a Supercoppa Italiana.
At 27, Locatelli will now spend what should be the peak years of his career at Juventus. The deal ties him to Turin until he is 32.