Max Allegri outlined his ambitions for Juventus after signing a new contract, above all the Champions League and “self-belief.”

The tactician signed a contract extension today that will expire in June 2018 and reportedly received a wage rise to €5m per year.

“This is absolutely not a destination, but a starting point,” the Coach told the official club website.

Max Allegri outlined his ambitions for Juventus after signing a new contract, above all the Champions League and “self-belief.”

The tactician signed a contract extension today that will expire in June 2018 and reportedly received a wage rise to €5m per year.

“This is absolutely not a destination, but a starting point,” the Coach told the official club website.

“The five consecutive Scudetti will remain in the history of Juventus, but from the Coppa Italia Final and next season we must resume working hard to achieve success.”

Allegri was asked what was more difficult, taking over the club already into pre-season training or relaunching a side that has won everything?

“Being Coach of Juventus is a big challenge and a big responsibility, because here you always play to win. It was important and exciting to arrive deep into the summer two years ago, but will be even more exciting when we resume working this summer for the next objectives.

“The lads achieved the Juventus mentality and DNA, which is to work hard to achieve the maximum result.”

Where can the side further improve under Allegri’s tutelage?

“The team must improve in how it builds the play, in the individual players, but above all to have a high ambition, even beyond expectations.

“We need to work on that and have great self-belief, because this side has a great deal of quality.”

Only a handful of Coaches have stayed at Juventus for at least four years and, if he sees out his contract, Allegri will join them.

“It’s motivating, as few get to work at Juventus. I am proud and enthusiastic about being at Juventus because every year there are new challenges and objectives.

“Juventus must always be competitive and winning in Italy, but also the duty to have a great Champions League campaign. By that I mean playing on level terms with any opponent.

“Once you are there, it’s a tournament where the ball can go in or out and you can go home after the Round of 16.

“I have always said that players and Coaches go, but the history of Juventus remains.”

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