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Spalletti's Juventus are 15 points behind Serie A leaders Inter Milan Juventus manager Luciano Spalletti has signed a two-year contract extension with the club, effectively ruling him out of a return to the Italy national team. Spalletti was linked with the vacant Italy manager's job following the resignation of Gennaro Gattuso last week, after Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive men's World Cup. Spalletti, 67, took charge of Juventus on a short-term contract in October following the sacking of Igor Tudor. "Since Luciano joined our great Juventus family, he has had an immediate and very positive impact on our players, the whole club and the entire Bianconeri community, " Juventus CEO Damien Comolli said in a statement. "It was immediately clear to everyone that Luciano was the right person to lead the team on a path of growth. " Former Roma and Inter Milan boss Spalletti led Napoli to a first Serie A title in 33 years in 2023, before leaving the club that summer to become Italy manager. His Italy side suffered a last-16 exit at Euro 2024, and he was dismissed in June 2025 after a 3-0 World Cup qualifier loss to Norway. In March last year he said that Napoli would be the last Italian club he ever coached. Juventus are fifth in the Serie A table with 57 points, one point off the Champions League places with seven games remaining. Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast The Masters round two: Rose holds firm, Hatton on charge I'm not better than Frank or Tudor - Spurs boss De Zerbi Bronny James sets up father Le Bron in Lakers win The final five candidates face their toughest interviews yet Paul Sinha on abandoning medicine for TV fame Preview the new drama from the creator of Baby Reindeer From Rocky to Jawbone: Why does cinema love boxing? Grand National pinstickers' guide to runners Sutton's predictions v boxing promoter & Arsenal fan Frank Warren Six big questions for Fury's fifth return from retirement The Wayne Rooney Show. Audio The Wayne Rooney Show Weekly sports quiz: How much does a javelin cost? What do you think is the most beautiful F1 car of all time? Sustainability v safety - Paris Marathon's water dilemma Maguire on his major lows and belief he is still one of world's best Seve's dance to Tiger's triumph - the art of a great golf photo Why La Liga teams will play in retro shirts this weekend Raya? Neuer? Maignan? Who are world's best goalkeepers? Can you name every F1 constructors' champion? Why Liverpool ticket price protests matter to rival fans I felt really alone after World Cup win - Kildunne Why Honda engine is not the only issue with Aston Martin - F1 Q&A Ranking football's greatest one-club men Is the Championship heading for financial 'catastrophe'? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.