Evergreen Pirlo stays on at Juventus
The 35-year-old Italy international Andrea Pirlo extends his contract with Juventus to 2016, the Serie A champions say Wednesday.
Andrea Pirlo scores for Juventus against Cagliari on May 18, 2014. Pirlo extended his contract with Juve on Wednesday. Photo by EPA/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO
Alberto Cagliano
The playmaker moved as a free agent from AC Milan to the Bianconeri in 2011, leading their midfield as they won three consecutive league titles.
Pirlo has scored 14 goals, 12 of which were free-kicks, in his three seasons with Juve. He won the 2006 World Cup and, on 109 caps, is playing in his third World Cup in Brazil, where Italy start Saturday against England.
Juventus did not disclose Pirlo's pay under the new contract. He was reportedly earning 3.5 million euros (4.7 million dollars) a year.
