AC Milan have announced that they have extended the contract of their head coach Vincenzo Montella by a year until 2019.
The former Catania, Roma and Fiorentina coach joined the Rossoneri at the start of the season and succeeded in guiding them into the qualifying rounds of next season's Europa League, ending a three-year absence from European football.
"I'm delighted to continue as Milan coach," Montella said on the club's official website. "I reaffirm my enthusiasm for this adventure and thank you for the faith shown in me."
#ACMilan announces the contract renewal with @VMontella through to 30 June 2019
Prolungato il contratto con Vincenzo Montella al 30/06/2019 pic.twitter.com/5vNpnpOdxw- AC Milan (@acmilan) May 30, 2017
Milan's sporting director Marco Fassone added: "It's a very important moment for us and I think also our fans. We've reached an agreement which we, the club, are happy with, after the splendid results from this year, a complicated transitional year."
In addition to finishing sixth in Serie A, Milan beat Juventus to win the Italian Supercoppa in December.
In a statement, Milan highlighted Montella's impressive first half of the season, when they recorded 39 points, and added: "After a positive season managing a great group, the Club and Vincenzo Montella are ready to continue working together, renewing the contract of the Red and Black manager."