Alex Sandro, Juventus Agree to New Contract Until 2023

Juventus have announced left-back Alex Sandro has signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2023.

The Brazil international arrived at Juventus from Porto in 2015 and has enjoyed a successful stint in Turin. 

Upon signing his new deal on Thursday, the 27-year-old said: "The fans can be sure of having a player who will always give 100 per cent to get the win."

There had been rumours about Sandro moving clubs prior to the contract signing. Goal's Jack Sear noted Chelsea and Manchester United as two of the most fervently linked parties, but the defender's new deal will put an end to any talk of a departure.

It now looks as though Sandro could remain at the Allianz Stadium for the remainder of his prime years. He turns 28 in January and will be 32 by the time his new deal expires, should he see it through until June 2023.

The South American endured a sub-par campaign by his own standards last term, but it was nevertheless enough to earn him a place in the 2017-18 Serie A Team of the Season:

Sandro brings manager Massimiliano Allegri flexibility in that he's able to play on the left of a back four or flanking a back three, but he's also explored his range as a wide midfielder and even a winger more so at Juve.

The former Santos star has won the Scudetto in each of his three Serie A campaigns since arriving in Italy, and he looks to be on course for a fourth as Juventus lead the table by eight points approaching the season's midway point.

Cristiano Ronaldo arrived in Turin over the summer and will undoubtedly help convince players to remain with the Bianconeri, where they may feel their chances of silverware are better served alongside a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

That being said, blogger Arjun Pradeep recently highlighted Sandro's dip in form over the past year:

Nevertheless, a new four-and-a-half-year agreement suggests all is well between both parties, and any admirers may have to search elsewhere following Sandro's extension.