Alessandro Del Piero Nears Juventus Extension As New Talks Take Place

Del Piero to be offered 2012 deal at Juventus as talks over new deal near a conclusion.
Juventus captain Alessandro Del Piero is close to agreeing a one-year extension with the club as his brother and agent Stefano meets Giuseppe Marotta to close business.

Goal.com Italia reports Del Piero's brother will discuss the new deal further.

The striker's pay will start off on €1 million per annum, but could rise depending on the level of success achieved.

There is a feeling of optimism at Vinovo, with Del Piero ready to pen a 2012 deal.

Del Piero has been at the club since 1993 when he was signed by Giampiero Boniperti from Padova.

Juve are not willing to let him go easily, and they are working hard to keep him there beyond his current June 2011 terms.