Juventus Football is pleased to announce that wing-back Stephan Lichtsteiner has renewed his Juventus contract until 30 June 2018 in a deal that will extend his black and white journey into at least its seventh year.

Lichtsteiner’s contributions over the past five and a half seasons have irrevocably rewritten the club’s history books, the Swiss defender one of six current Juve stars to have played a part in every one of the Old Lady’s five consecutive league titles.

As one of the players to define the new Juventus area that began in the Summer of 2011 and reached unprecedented heights in the Spring of 2016, the monumental nature of the Stephan’s Juve debut was a clear indication of what was to come from the committed and relentlessly energetic wideman.

The timing of the dart in from the touchline to collect Andrea Pirlo’s lofted pass, the impeccable first touch and the ice-cool finish against Parma on Juventus Stadium’s first competitive fixture on 11 September 2011 was pure Lichtsteiner and a perfect demonstration of all of the 33-year old’s extensive qualities.

From then on, Stephan has gone from strength to strength, making a further 161 appearances for the club, scoring 13 times and making 19 assists from open play, more than any other defender since the beginning of the 2011/12 season.

And now, with at least another year and a half of service and the chance to become a true club legend on the way, the Swiss Express shows no signs of letting up.

Massimiliano Allegri has confirmed his squad for the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.

Here follows the list of players available for selection for when the Bianconeri resume their UCL campaign against Porto in the competition’s round of 16 (first leg on 22 February and second leg on 14 March).

The winter transfer market saw several deals completed at Juventus Football Club.

Here is a round-up of the Bianconeri’s activity over the course of the last month:

It’s little wonder that with an exceptional attitude such as this, Mario Mandzukic has earned an important place in the hearts of Juventus fans as well as a consistent starting berth in Massimiliano Allegri’s line-ups this season.

Mario doesn’t know any other way than to give 100 per cent, whether it’s in training or matches and the end result is a player that, without exception, helps to improve the overall performance of the team.

A forward by trade, Mandzukic is a rare breed in his sheer willingness to track back and make those crucial blocks, tackles and interceptions when the Bianconeri defence needs him most.

The Croatia international is blessed with brawn alright, but he also has the brains to make the difference going forwards. It was his sublime backheel flick that released Alex Sandro down the left to cross for Gonzalo Higuain’s goal against Sassuolo. It was also his neatly threaded pass into Paulo Dybala’s path for the opener at home to Lazio the weekend before. Furthermore, it was his deft chip into the far corner that helped the Old Lady overcome Atalanta in the Coppa Italia last 16.

Make no bones about it, Mandzukic brings plenty to the party and his MVP award for January is thoroughly deserved for his unrelenting efforts in the black and white stripes.

Mario will pick up his prize just before kick-off against Inter this Sunday evening at Juventus Stadium and doing the honours will be a J-Member for a moment he/she will surely not forget in a hurry.